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Your gift can change the lives that change the future! This Giving Day you can double your impact. All gifts made between Nov. 16 and Dec. 1 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $500.
Clara Kavanagh: Second-year Bachelor of Nursing student
"Success looks like something I'm choosing without any barriers." See how donor support empowered Clara on her path toward medical school.
For nursing student Clara Kavanagh, pursuing ambitious goals like entering a nurse practitioner program or medical school comes with significant financial hurdles. Constantly worrying about tuition and living costs often limits what a student believes is possible.
Receiving a donor-funded award changed everything for Clara. Knowing someone recognized her potential not only gave her the freedom to step back from part-time work and focus on her studies, but also brought balance back to her life — allowing her to resume music lessons at the MRU Conservatory.
When you give to MRU Giving Day, you ensure students like Clara can dream big and run with every opportunity.
Grant Hill: Fourth-year Bachelor of Business Administration student
"Coming out of school with zero debt really helps boost my trajectory into life." See how scholarships helped business student Grant Hill compete nationally and excel at MRU:
For Calgary local Grant Hill, choosing Mount Royal University was about finding a home where he could pursue both academic and athletic excellence. However, spending his summers competing out east with the national volleyball team meant losing the opportunity to earn money between semesters.
Thanks to generous donor scholarships, Grant didn't have to choose between work and his sport. He was able to devote his energy entirely to academics and showing up for his team — setting himself on track to graduate debt-free and ready for the future.
Whether it’s $10 or $100, every gift directly fuels student ambition.
Ella Filek: Fourth-year Bachelor of Health and Physical Education student
"When I think of MRU, I don’t just think of a school. I think of a community." Watch how awards and campus support helped Ella rediscover her love for the game:
After two surgeries on her right leg, Ella Filek stepped away from soccer. But when she arrived at Mount Royal University, the encouragement of coaches, teammates and staff turned everything around — helping her rebuild both physically and mentally while inspiring her future goal of becoming a physiotherapist.
Donor-funded awards lifted the constant worry of finances, allowing Ella to fully immerse herself in the student experience, bolster her resumé and protect her mental health knowing her community was standing behind her.
Your support on Giving Day keeps our students healthy, resilient and moving forward.
Kale Orr: Second-year Bachelor of Business Administration student
"There is a potential that is unlocked when we're able to focus on what we love to do." Watch Kale explain how donor support provides the freedom to succeed:
For Kale Orr, success isn't just about final outcomes — it’s about the dedication and effort put in along the way. Donor support provided Kale vital relief from financial strain and expanded his capacity to focus on putting his best foot forward in the classroom and beyond.
Rather than juggling multiple jobs to pay for tuition, donor-funded scholarships have allowed Kale to focus on learning and exploring new opportunities.
On Giving Day, your donation ensures students have the breathing room and resources to reach their full potential.