It starts with you. Your gift supports scholarships and bursaries, attracts top faculty and pays for laboratory equipment, buildings and much more. Our students are inspired to give their all and give back through purposeful learning, meaningful relationships and both local and global impact.
None of this is possible without philanthropic support. Donor impact is a critical ingredient of our university’s continued success. Thank you for your support.
You're an Important Part of the Laurier Story
Through your giving, you support opportunities for Laurier students like us to study, volunteer, get active, get creative and make friends for life.
As Laurier students ourselves, we’re so grateful for all that you make possible for us. We love being at Laurier and we love to tell our Laurier story!
We hope you enjoy our Donor Impact Report for 2024-25, with many Laurier stories that demonstrate the difference you have made.
Thank you for being a part of our story!
Jenn and Sarah
$17,614,704 was collectively donated by 3,372 unique Laurier donors.
Donor funded awards granted $3,121,241 to 1,362 students through 634 unique opportunities.
150+ donors gave over $34,000 to support Indigenous Student Emergency Funds at Laurier.
795+ donors contributed $84,000 to the Golden Hawks Giving Challenge in support of Laurier varsity teams.
75 students enrolled in the inaugural class of the new Milton Campus and each received $5,000 donor funded Milton Founder's Scholarships.
More than 485 donors, made up of staff, faculty and retirees, donated over $211,500.
Donors help to ensure Laurier graduates are ready for the real world and ready to leave their mark. Explore how donors continue to make an impact in our most recent reports:
The Laurier Philanthropy Award is an annual award presented in recognition and celebration of an individual, corporation or foundation whose generosity has contributed significantly to the advancement of Laurier.
Recipients of this award exemplify the true spirit of philanthropy. Through their direct financial support, leadership and donation of time, each recipient demonstrates a deep-seated and lasting dedication to the mission, vision and values of the university.
