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Welcome Donors!

Transform lives through giving

Your donation makes a lasting impact at VIU

Thank you for choosing to support VIU. Your gift helps us welcome a diverse population of learners. Many people in this region face financial barriers, and your generosity helps make post-secondary education a reality for them. Through the VIU Access Fund and emergency bursaries, more people make it to the finish line in their education. Thanks to the help of donors like you, more students graduate empowered to make a positive impact in the community and beyond. 

Important note: Giving by mail

The current Canadian Union of Postal Workers' strike may impact donations intended for VIU's Giving Tuesday campaign. We encourage you to give funds through the following avenues: 

  • Give online using our secure server (button below).
  • Do an email transfer by emailing foundation@viu.ca.
  • We would also love to see you in person! You can drop off a cheque to Building 310 at VIU's Nanaimo campus (see campus map for directions). We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm.
  • If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Andrea.Tolentino@viu.ca or Clara.Ominger@viu.ca. We would be happy to assist you! 

Make a gift to VIU today

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How your donation impacts VIU

When you give to VIU, you're supporting people – our students, our community and the research they do. 

You’re creating opportunities for our students' futures and the future of our region.

Your donation to VIU

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Removes barriers

Providing direct support to students helps them thrive in school.
 

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Supports excellence

Funding scholarships and applied research strengthens the community where we live and learn.
 

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Lifts up community 

Funding helps us develop programs that benefit the region.
 

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Helping others transform their lives

Donations make a huge difference in the lives of our students. 

“Completing the bursary application was a very personal and vulnerable experience. I had to expose a lot about myself. However, when I had been chosen it felt extremely validating and supporting. I felt as though someone had my back. Their beautiful act of generosity in helping others to make their lives better is such a gift.  Thank you for believing in people who need that extra support. It has made a huge difference in my life.” – Claire, Carpentry student

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What you can support

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Scholarships and bursaries

Make post-secondary possible for more students

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Access Fund

Easy-to-access emergency funds for students in need

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Food security

Support a student breakfast bar and food vouchers

Build a supportive and caring community

“We give not only because our daughter graduated from VIU but because we were delighted to see a centre of learning grow in our hometown and felt it was important to contribute to their endowment funds. As we were given support in our studies, we choose to support others with their educational goals. We believe in education and helping young people, it creates a supportive and caring community.” 

– Margo and Brian Herten

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Ways to give to VIU

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One-time gifts

A meaningful way to support VIU. You can make a gift easily on our online portal.
 

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Recurring donations 

A wonderful source of funding for scholarships, programs and student support services. 
 

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Legacy giving 

Give the gift with a lasting impact. Your legacy will live on in the lives you change with your gift. 
 

 

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