Impact stories
Donor support: key to student's self-discovery
For Lucas Hung, a third-year musicology student at UVic, donor support enabled him to give back, travel, and prepare for his future.
Support for the Trans+ Community at UVic (and beyond)
Donor support impacts every aspect of world-famous Transgender initiatives.
Marmie Hess research grants
A legacy gift from Marmie Hess is supporting research programs spanning land, sea and stars.
Nicole Hack
It's taken over a decade, but thanks to Nicole's determination, along with support from donors, graduation is just around the corner.
Kasapi Scholars tie
In an unusual situation, two top-tier science students, Dawson Jarvis and Sol Snir Shaool, share the inaugural Kasapi Scholarship.
Nimrod Rozen
Donations make it possible for students to make the most of amazing opportunities at UVic, like an ocean sciences research trip in the Arctic.
Three priority funds making a difference
Catherine, Smriti and Madeline share how three of UVic's current priority funds make a significant difference to their university experience, and ultimately, their lives.
Nihal Shavdia
From a high-school student who studied under the lights of a local gas station, to an engineering student who dreams of creating a renewable energy company, scholarships have helped Nihal come a long way.
Support for new students
Starting university during a pandemic was always going to be hard. Donor support is increasing the capacity of an innovative program to address feelings of isolation, anxiety and overwhelm in new students.
A very different year
Class may look different for some students this year, but your support remains the same. Find out how donor awards are helping four students make the best of the fall semester.
Internment Era Field School
Donations to increase accessibility and affordability of a unique field school helped students and school teachers gain deeper understandings about an important part of Canadian history.
Leigh Joseph
A donor award is helping Leigh share her knowledge of plants with her community and explore ways traditional foods and medicines may prevent and manage Type 2 diabetes—while running her own natural skincare business.
Dominique Rochefort
When single mom Dominique applied for financial support, she didn't expect to find a donor who would become a mentor and friend.
Evelyn Kalman
Receiving the John Shields Scholarship meant Evelyn could spend more time at the refugee centre working on her project to evaluate supports available to immigrants.
Zoe Goodwin-Sutton
Winning a scholarship provided Zoe with the encouragement and motivation to put team and community at the top of her priority list.