Alumni Giving Make alumni giving a part of your TRU story

Graduation isn't the end of your connection to Thompson Rivers University. Every year, alumni stay involved by attending events, mentoring students, advocating for the university and volunteering their time. Many also choose to support students through philanthropic giving, one of the ways alumni can invest in the future.

Whether a first gift, an annual contribution, or a monthly commitment, alumni support creates opportunities for the next generation of students.

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The importance of education cannot be overstated and knowing there is a strong community standing behind students offers real hope for the future.

Bronwen Pakka BBA ’07 and donor

Give to alumni-supported awards

Support students through awards and bursaries created and championed by fellow TRU alumni.

Alumni Giving
Bursary

TRU Alumni Bursary

Helping students overcome financial barriers so they can continue their education.

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Scholarship

TRU Alumni Scholarship

Recognizing excellence and helping students thrive throughout their studies at TRU.

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Computing Science

Computing Science Alumni Award

Support the next generation of Computing Science students at TRU.

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Nursing

School of Nursing Alumni Award

Support Nursing students pursuing careers in health care.

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Law

TRU Law Alumni Student Support Fund

Provide meaningful support for TRU Law students throughout their legal education.

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Nursing
Scholarship

TRU School of Nursing 50th Anniversary Legacy Scholarship

Celebrate 50 years of Nursing by supporting the next generation of nursing students.

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Why should alumni give?

Alumni support helps students pursue their education, overcome barriers, develop their potential and prepare to make a difference in the world.

When I graduated, I was awarded the Ken Lepin Nursing Excellence Award and that was like winning the Nobel Prize to me. It meant so much, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to give back to the School of Nursing and the community of Kamloops that shaped so much of who I am.

John Tablason BScN alum and donor

Funding the future

Today's students are tomorrow's alumni.

Students are pursuing ambitious goals, building meaningful careers and preparing to tackle the challenges facing our communities and our world.

After receiving the TRU Alumni Scholarship, Bachelor of Science student Marija wrote this note to the alumni donors that support this award:

Dear TRU Alumni Association,

I would like to write a warm, heartfelt thank you for choosing me to accept this award. I have been attending TRU since I was a teenager — taking babysitting courses, finishing high school through TRU's HCA program, and now, taking on a four-year Bachelor of Science degree with a major in animal biology. TRU always had a special place in my heart due to its close-knit community and ability to focus on each student... Winning this award means being able to continue my pursuit towards becoming a future marine biologist.

Independently supporting myself has been a journey all on its own, so receiving some help will allow me to focus more on the studies that will propel me towards the field I love so dearly.

Thank you once more for your support and belief in my dreams,

Marija

Every gift matters

Whether you give once, support monthly, or make alumni giving part of your annual tradition, you join a community of alumni helping students succeed.

I want to do something to express my gratitude and let other students know that if they keep putting in effort, they will succeed. And when they do, I hope they’ll carry forward this spirit of love and resilience, sharing it with others.

Qingtong (Grace) Ye MEd ’25

Make alumni giving part of your TRU story

TRU alumni contribute in many ways.

"We mentor. We volunteer. We advocate. We attend events. We support students. It's what we do."

- Katrina Harding, BA’13

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