Giving Opportunities


While post-secondary studies open the doors to discovery, students coping with financial hardships face additional challenges that directly impact their learning. As students navigate the uncertainties of our current economic state, making a gift towards student aid provides a source of stability by investing in their future aspirations.

Student aid has helped students from all walks of life have access to a world-class university education. Your gift will:

Support mental health


When a student experiences financial stress, it has a direct impact on their personal wellbeing. Your gift reinforces our shared value of leading with compassion by alleviating some of the challenges that affect the mental health of our students.

Reduce barriers


Your donation increases accessibility to higher education, by reducing financial barriers that can come between a student and their capacity to continue with their academic studies.

Inspire future generations


Your gift provides students with the opportunity to focus less on financial burdens, and more on their academic and personal growth. It allows students to engage in activities that help them hone in on their passions, both in and out of the classroom.

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Establishing a Scholarship or Bursary

By establishing a scholarship or bursary, you are forging a meaningful legacy at Carleton University. It honours the connection you or a loved one have with our community, while reinforcing your commitment to make a difference in the lives of students. Your support will have a lasting impact by helping students fulfill their academic aspirations, ensuring that students from all socio-economic backgrounds have the opportunity to learn and succeed. Connect with us or click here to learn more about establishing a scholarship or bursary, including named awards.

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