Giving Tuesday

Thank You for Supporting Giving Tuesday – Together We Raised $167,877

Giving Tuesday Results for 2025

We are pleased to share the results of this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign. Thanks to the generosity and support of our alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends, Lakehead University raised $167,877 in support of student awards.

Giving Tuesday has become an important annual tradition at Lakehead- one that directly impacts our students by helping reduce financial barriers and expanding access to scholarships, bursaries, and awards. Since launching our first Giving Tuesday initiative in 2016, our community has contributed over $1.71 million toward student awards. This sustained support has strengthened our ability to help students succeed academically and personally.

These results also reflect our longstanding reputation for putting students first: for two years in a row, the Maclean’s University Rankings recognized Lakehead as the top undergraduate university in Ontario for student awards- a distinction made possible through the kindness and commitment of supporters like you.

Thank you to everyone who contributed, shared messages, or helped champion this year’s campaign. Your dedication helps ensure that Lakehead students can focus on their studies, pursue their goals, and fully realize their potential.

Giving Tuesday to support student financial aid at Lakehead University

Together we give 2024

Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ont. -- Giving Tuesday, one of the largest days of giving on Lakehead University’s calendar, returns on Tues. Dec. 3.

The annual tradition encourages alumni, friends and supporters to come together in support of student financial aid. Since 2006, over $1.17 million has been raised through Giving Tuesday, creating 20 new student awards and supporting dozens of existing scholarships and bursaries.

Many Lakehead students face financial challenges that impact their ability to pursue higher education, said Vice-President of University Advancement Michael den Haan. “Your generosity removes financial barriers for students and opens doors to education and opportunity allowing students to achieve their academic and career goals.”

“Thank you to our alumni, friends and supporters who come together to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students,” he added.

This year, the first $50,000 dollars raised through Giving Tuesday will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Alumni Association of Lakehead University for any new gifts received in support of student financial aid.

“Giving Tuesday showcases the strength and generosity of our Lakehead community, living and working all over the world,” said Paul Popo-Ola (HBComm’10), President, Alumni Association of Lakehead University. “Together, we can ensure students receive the support they need to thrive and succeed.”

To donate visit donate.lakeheadu.ca.

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