Giving the Gift of FlexibilityThe Honourable Warren K. Winkler, O.C., O.Ont., K.C., LL.D. (Hon.) attended Brandon College after encouragement from his academically inclined family and credits the small classes and individualized attention to helping him develop intellectually, while preparing for his future career path.
Alumnus Continues History of Support to Brandon UniversityDr. Ian Dickson has been giving to Brandon University for more than 30 years. A member of the Brandon College Class of ’58, Ian, along with his late wife Donna (née McDonald) from the Class of ’60, has supported many areas, including the renovations to Clark Hall and the Original Building, and scholarships and bursaries.
$200K Donation a ‘Slam Dunk’ To Support Student-AthletesRecognizing the impact that scholarships and bursaries had on their own experiences, Jill and Warren Watt have established the Watt Leadership & Basketball Scholarship-Bursaries to provide similar opportunities for future generations of BU Bobcats.
A Team Tribute to the Brandon College CapsThe Brandon College Caps Student Athletic Scholarship-Bursary was established with a generous gift of stock from Dr. Angus (Gus) William Juckes and pays tribute to his teammates while providing student-athletes the opportunity to achieve academic and athletic success as Brandon University Bobcats.
New Scholarship To Honour Students Who Attended Residential SchoolsThrough an initial $25,000 gift, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization has established the Every Child Matters Scholarship, honouring the children who attended residential schools and those who never made it home.
Estate Gift Fuels Discovery Through Scholarship in ChemistryThe William John Friesen Memorial Scholarship in Science has been established with a remarkable contribution of $240,000, and will be awarded to chemistry students based on their research potential, academic excellence, and leadership capacity.