Thank You! During the 2019/2020 fiscal year (April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020), donors supported Mount Saint Vincent University with funds totaling $1,508,589! Your generosity ensures that we can continue to provide the uniquely personalized and transformative university experience for which we’re known. With your help, our students are able to thrive throughout their university experience and beyond. They’re joining in our tight-knit and vibrant community of socially responsible global citizens. In short, your gifts are an investment in the future of MSVU – our people and programs, and the tremendous impacts they’re making. We sincerely thank you for enriching the lives and academic journeys of our students - past, present and future!
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Areas of Greatest Need
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Capital Projects
Programs and Academic Departments
Special Initiatives
Areas of Greatest Need Unrestricted gifts, including donations designated to the President’s Fund, support emerging priorities and immediate needs.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards Scholarships, bursaries and awards are critical to ensuring MSVU remains accessible for full participation in the university experience for ALL. • Scholarships recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements. • Bursaries provide financial assistance to students with demonstrated financial need. • Awards acknowledge students’ accomplishments within various MSVU programs and departments – both inside and outside the classroom. Student
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awards at MSVU range from recognition for leadership, volunteerism, academic success, and athletic accomplishments to support for studying abroad or study-related travel within Canada.
Capital Projects In recent years, MSVU has expanded or renovated its campus spaces significantly, including the opening of two state-of-the-art facilities. Pledge commitments continue to be fulfilled for the new Centre for Applied Research in Human Health opened in 2018, and the Margaret Norrie McCain Centre for Teaching, Learning and Research opened in 2015. These two facilities have had transformative impacts on MSVU’s campus and the experiences of our students, faculty, research teams and staff.
