Foundation Mission

The TRU Foundation raises and manages funds to provide scholarships, bursaries and special needs funding to support students in post secondary education and training.

Raising and managing funds is accomplished by a volunteer Board of Directors, a society of community leaders, staff members and significant support from a large complement of volunteers.

Michael (Tony)

"I am very proud and grateful to learn that I had been selected to receive an award from the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of B.C…this means a lot to me and my family and it helps tremendously in helping me finish my studies. One step closer to becoming a contributing member of the AScTTBC!

Shane

Barely able to make ends meet, it means so much to me that a company like yours is able to financially assist a student like me. I will have a bit more money to help my family get through...words cannot express how I feel.

Melisa

Thank You for investing in my future.

Caroline

Making the decision to quit my full time job to go back to school and pursue an education in social work was scary as I thought about the financial sacrifices I would be making. Donors like you make a difference in the students’ lives that are chosen to receive such bursaries.

Jaclyn

Any student who is struggling to make ends meet, that gets a helping hand like this should be inspired. This award money supports my education in so many ways.

Thompson Rivers University Foundation

The Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Foundation is a registered society under the statutes of the Province of British Columbia and can issue charitable donation receipts to all of its donors.

A gift to the TRU Foundation is an investment in the future of higher education. The Foundation provides funds for the financial support of TRU students and TRU's programs and projects. The Foundation serves as the manager and trustee of funds invested in the Foundation's Endowment Fund, which currently stands at $12.5 million.

Why your gift matters

• Education is a bridge to a better life and builds stronger communities.
• Every year hundreds of TRU students rely on a financial award from the TRU Foundation. These awards can be the difference between continuing with their studies or dropping out of classes.
• Your financial gift gives you the opportunity to have a profound impact in the lives of students and in your community.

How you Can Give

There are many ways to support the Foundation including donations, annual gifts, endowments, gifts-in-kind and planned giving.

• You can give online with our secure donation form
• You can also use one of our printable donation forms
• TRU Staff and Faculty can participate in the Payroll Lottery

The TRU Foundation gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia and the BC Gaming Fund.