Giving
Reasons to Give
Join the School of Public Policy’s community of donors to help us fulfill our mission to get public policy right in Canada. Your donation will help fund our research programs, publications, outreach, and student support as well as shape policy education and research in the years to come. Committed to relevant and accessible research on issues that matter most, the School provides policy advice that is practical, global, and focused. A gift to the School of Public Policy is a contribution not just to a student, but to Canada’s future.
We invite you to join us in advancing the future of public policy through a gift to a student. This meaningful support will foster a supportive learning environment and assist the School in attracting strong and diverse students who will be future leaders in business and government.
Giving Opportunities
Student Awards: Building Capacity for Canada’s Future Leaders
The Master of Public Policy program strives to ignite the minds of tomorrow’s business, thought and community leaders, in an environment rich with passion, energy and ambition. The School of Public Policy Graduate Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for our students to gain access to an elite education. The School of Public Policy plays a significant role in informing policy dialogue. In such a crucial time of global transformation, it is more important now than ever before to continue to build capacity for Canada’s future policy makers. This is why we believe so strongly in our Master of Public Policy program and are grateful for the support of our community, for not only our programs, but for the future of Canadian policy.
To learn more, please contact VIVIANA D’AMBROSIO, Director of Development at viviana.dambrosio@ucalgary.ca or Phone: 587-897-2511
The Mintz Family Scholarship in Policy Excellence
As the founding Director of the School of Public Policy and first James S. and Barbara A. Palmer Chair in Public Policy, Dr. Jack Mintz set a standard of excellence for the foundation of Canada’s leading policy school. In recognition of his dedication to the School and his impact on public policy in Canada, “The Mintz Family Scholarship in Policy Excellence” has been created to assist future Master of Public Policy students with tuition support.
Join us today in recognizing the contribution of Dr. Mintz with a generous donation to support Canada’s future policy leaders. To make your donation, please click here.
Master of Public Policy Scholarship Fund
Each year, thanks to our generous donors, the School of Public Policy is able to support future leaders by awarding scholarships to our Master of Public Policy students. This financial support removes economic barriers to postsecondary education and assists the School in attracting the brightest minds from across the world.
We invite you to join us in advancing the future of public policy through a gift to a student. This meaningful support will foster a supportive learning environment and assist the School in attracting strong and diverse students who will be future leaders in business and government.
To donate, please click here
For more information about the Master of Public Policy program, please contact mpp@ucalgary.ca. For more information about contributing to scholarships at the School of Public Policy please contact sppcomm@ucalgary.ca
The School has challenged me and tested my abilities, but it has also given me the freedom to explore issues that are important to me and to pave the way for a successful career.
Eden Vaknin, MPP ‘17
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development (SEDV) Scholarship Fund
The University of Calgary’s Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development (SEDV) is an interdisciplinary graduate program providing a balanced education related to energy and environmental management. A combined offering through the School of Public Policy, Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape, and the Faculty of Law, SEDV is an unprecedented program designed for professionals and students who are seeking a broad-based and comprehensive education in sustainable energy.
After graduating with a Bachelor in Management and working in the financial services industry, I was eager to transition into the energy industry and explore sustainability. The MSc in Sustainable Energy Development provided exactly what I was hoping for – a holistic education on sustainable development in the context of today’s society.
The program offered a balance of technical and non-technical courses and taught us to evaluate the economic, environmental, and social impacts of resource development. Through experiential learning opportunities, as well as the Capstone project, the program enabled me to transition to a unique role in the energy industry that combines my finance background with the skills and knowledge I gained through the SEDV program”
Stephanie Duncan MSc (SEDV)’18
To donate, please click here
Distinguished Policy Fellow Scholarship Fund
Each year, the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy bestows Distinguished Policy Fellow awards to eminent individuals who are committed to Canada’s betterment through their leadership and support of the School of Public Policy. The Distinguished Policy Fellowship is the highest honour given by the School of Public Policy. Since its inception in 2017, proceeds from the Distinguished Policy Fellow awards dinner have funded numerous scholarships to deserving graduate students.
Hear from one of our students the transformative gift that a scholarship can be:
Donors transform lives. Five years ago, I made the decision to begin my undergraduate degree. At the time, I was a newly single mother of four children, aged 7, 10, 13, and 15, living in a small town south of Calgary, and received little to no child support. My decision to acquire a post-secondary education was multi-faceted: I wanted to be inspired, I wanted to inspire my children, and I wanted to learn… but most of all, I wanted a way up and out of where I found myself. In my opinion, education is the vehicle required to make that move. While I depended heavily on student loans to get through both a BA, as well as an MA, neither would have been possible without the generosity of donors. Because of their gifts, I was able to focus on my education as if my life depended on it (to me, it did), rather than on putting food on the table, or keeping a roof over our heads. Because of donors, I graduated Summa Cum Laude, and was accepted into the Master of Public Policy program at the University of Calgary, which I recently completed. I will be grateful for the rest of my life for the people who gave me the means to change everything. My win is your win. Thank you.
DV, Calgary
We invite you to consider a life-changing, tax-deductible donation to our Distinguished Policy Fellow Scholarship in honour of our Distinguished Policy Fellows.
To donate, please click here
Thank you for your generosity today. Your contribution to support students will give them the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills to be Canada’s future policy leaders. They learn how to address issues, both large and small, which impact Alberta, Canada, and the world on a daily basis. Your contributions have helped relieve students of the financial stress of pursuing graduate-level post-secondary education.
For more information about contributing to scholarships at the School of Public Policy please contact VIVIANA D’AMBROSIO, Associate Director of Development by Phone: 587-897-2511 or e-mail viviana.dambrosio@ucalgary.ca
Ways to Give
By Mail
Cheques made payable to the University of Calgary, accompanied by a letter stating where you wish your donation to be designated, may be directed to:
Gift Processing Tax Receipting at University of Calgary
OVC 131, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
By Phone
Make a secure gift using your Visa, MasterCard or AMEX by contacting any of our team members directly via phone.
By Shares
Donating publicly traded stocks and securities to the School of Public Policy holds many benefits that include:
- Receiving a tax receipt for the full, fair market value of the shares valued at the closing price on the day the securities are transferred
- Receiving a zero capital gain inclusion rate when eligible stock or securities are directly transferred to the University
- Providing financial support that will enrich programs and student experiences at the School
For more information, please contact your broker who can complete the necessary forms to transfer your securities to the School of Public Policy, or feel free to contact us directly for more details.
Bequests
A planned gift, known as a bequest in your Will, provides you with the opportunity to support the School of Public Policy once your needs and the needs of your loved ones have been met.
Your donation through a planned gift can be a specific dollar amount or item, or a residual amount like a percentage or share of your estate.
A bequest can reduce the taxes owed by your estate. As well, bequests are revocable and can be modified if your financial situation changes over time.
For more information on giving, please contact us:
VIVIANA D’AMBROSIO
Director of Development
Phone: 587-897-2511
E-mail: viviana.dambrosio@ucalgary.ca
Development Office
School of Public Policy
University of Calgary
Downtown Campus
906 8th Ave., SW, 5th floor
Calgary, AB T2P 1H9
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