Giving to Algoma U: Ways to Donate

The Algoma University Foundation is the fundraising arm of the University, and depends on the generosity of alumni and friends of the university to provide scholarships and bursaries, support for special projects and capital funding to the university.

Your gift will provide financial aid to students who otherwise might not be able to complete their studies, help Algoma U continue to provide a top notch educational environment, and will be an investment in the future of Sault Ste Marie and the Algoma Region.

There are a number of ways for you to give to the Foundation.

Donate Now

You can make a donation right now through a secure, online transaction at Canada Helps.

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You can make a donation right now through a secure, online transaction at Canada Helps.

 

 

Annual Campaign

The Algoma U Foundation Annual Campaign provides scholarships to Algoma U students with exceptional academic performance. Scholarships are offered to high school graduates and college transfer students with demonstrated academic achievement, and can be carried through to graduation if academic performance is maintained.

In September 2006, the Foundation provided over $130,000 in general scholarships to students. As Algoma U grows, and as the entrance average for new students continues to climb, more and more students will be eligible for these scholarships.

Everyone from staff to students to community businesses to parents to alumni donate to the Annual Campaign! There are many ways to give: cash, cheque or credit card, monthly pre-authorised payments directly from your bank account, or payroll deduction (for Algoma U employees).

For more information please contact:

Bev Teller, CFRE
Alumni & Development Officer
Algoma U
1520 Queen St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 2R7
705-949-2301 ext 4125
bev.teller@algomau.ca


 

Endowment Gifts

The Algoma U Foundation is committed to providing scholarships and bursaries to Algoma U students now, and into the future. The Algoma U Foundation currently manages a number of endowed funds that provide scholarships and bursaries to Algoma U students. These funds are held by the Foundation in perpetuity, and the interest earned by these funds is used to provide financial awards to students.

New endowed funds are created with donations of $20,000 or more, sometimes pledged over a period of three to five years.

For more information on creating a new endowed fund, please contact:

Deborah Loosemore, CFRE
Director of Advancement and External Relations
Algoma U
1520 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2G4
705-949-2301 ext 4115
loosemore@algomau.ca


 

Make a Bequest

A charitable gift by will . . .
 

Some examples that may help you or your lawyer in drafting the bequest are contained in this PDF document.

Please contact Deborah Loosemore, CFRE, Director of Advancement and External Relations at 705-949-2301 ext 4115 (loosemore@algomau.ca) to discuss your donation to the Algoma University Foundation through a bequest.

Golfing "Fore" Education

The scholarship and bursary program gets a 'boost' every year from the Algoma U Classic Golf Tournament. Thanks to the hard work of the committee, and the generous support of sponsors, prize donors and golfers, over $123,000 has been raised to provide financial aid to students at Algoma U over the years.

Ontario Trust Fund For Student Support

The Ontario Trust Fund For Student Support is a matching gift program of the Ontario government, designed to encourage universities to increase the amount of student aid available from endowed bursary funds. A number of endowed funds have been established under this program. Your donations to any of these funds will be matched by the Ontario government on a $1 - for - $1 basis.

Eligible OTFSS Endowed Funds

For more information about the matching gift program, please contact:

Deborah Loosemore, CFRE
Director of Advancement and External Relations
Algoma U
1520 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2G4
705-949-2301 ext 4115
loosemore@algomau.ca