Featured Funds
Ottawa Community Social Innovation Student Fund
The Ottawa Community Social Innovation Student Fund provides students in the Algonquin College’s Social Innovation Lab with the opportunity to gain work experience, and empower our communities through creativity and technological knowledge.
Brian White Memorial Award for Athletic Achievement
Brian was a much loved and respected, long-time Coach for Algonquin Thunder Women’s Basketball and a former Thunder player himself. The player who wins this award demonstrates the qualities that Brian, known to so many as simply “Coach”, valued in a player.
The Susan Pridmore Award
Susan was a talented Event Manager at Algonquin College within the President’s Office, Communications and Public Relations. Susan loved high energy events and worked tirelessly to maintain a high standard of excellence. On a personal note, she loved dogs, the outdoors and was passionate about fitness and nutrition.
Gay Cook Bursary
Gay Cook was a beloved figure in the Canadian food industry, known for her boundless enthusiasm, creativity, and passion for sharing knowledge. Her contributions to Algonquin College’s School of Hospitality and Tourism inspired generations of culinary students. Gay was not only a skilled chef but a mentor, leader, and advocate for inclusivity, always encouraging collaboration and the sharing of knowledge.
The Ronald Saumure Award of Excellence
In memory of the late Ronald Saumure, a beloved family man and community pillar, we proudly announce the launch of the Ronald Saumure Award of Excellence. Ronald was a dedicated alumnus of Algonquin College’s Architectural Technology program, known for his unwavering commitment to education and his desire to make the world a better place for everyone around him.
Outdoor Adventure Bursary
For 25 years the Outdoor Adventure program at Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus has been transforming the adventure tourism industry. With a focus on risk management and learning business and technical skills, the Outdoor Adventure program has been a trailblazer in post-secondary education.
William Bernard Memorial Award
This award has been established in honour of William and his passion for flying to help future pilots make their dreams come true. Throughout William’s young life, he would be the first to support anyone in need, in anyway he could.
Leo Valiquette Memorial Scholarship
Leo Valiquette was a talented reporter, editor, marketer and fiction author who left this mark on Ottawa and, in the process, established many friendships. His family and friends are asking for donations to be made in Leo’s name to help future Algonquin Journalism students.
The Algonquin College Student Emergency Aid Fund
The start of every academic term brings excitement to our community, inspiring and propelling our students toward their aspirations. The Algonquin College Student Emergency Aid Fund helps students focus on their studies, rather than worry about how to buy food or pay rent.