Areas of support

Brock relies on the generosity of our donors to provide the Brock experience to our students. That is why every donor has the option to designate an area where they would like to make a difference.

Areas that need your support

Your support directly impacts future generations of Brock students, faculty, research, and our community. Learn more about emerging areas of priority in each faculty, and how you can help them meet the needs of Brock students.

Brock is committed to providing a transformational and accessible academic and university experience that prepares students for their careers and to be engaged citizens in our society. The Brock Fund supports emerging and strategic campus priorities including student experience, fostering inclusivity and accessibility, and enhancing the life and vitality of our campus, our region and beyond.

Student experience is at the heart of Brock’s academic and student support efforts across campus. For the third year in a row, Maclean’s has ranked Brock University first among all comprehensive universities in Canada for mental health supports for students. Support for The Brock Student Wellness & Support Fund will contribute to Brock’s commitment to ensure a positive student experience that connects to so many aspects of student life including mental health, academic advising, co-curricular experiences, residence life, inclusion and equity and of course, instructional excellence.

Click here for information about the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre.

Brock University is constantly looking for new ways to discover, disseminate and apply new knowledge. It is a collective passion for innovation that drives the University to build greater awareness for research excellence. Support for The Brock Research Fund will help grow the culture of creative excellence and enhance research capacity on campus.

Click here to learn more about the research that faculties and departments generate at Brock University and the contributions that our researchers make to society.

At Brock, we recognize that personal growth from learning can manifest from a variety of forms. Whether it be through academic activities or through the pursuit of knowledge coming in the form of exploration, Brock looks to support students as they learn and develop.

Support for The Brock Teaching & Learning Fund will enhance BaseCamp programming which offers undergraduate students a distinctive summer experience to meet new friends, learn more about the Niagara Region, and participate in an adventure that will help develop leadership skills.

Click here to learn more about BaseCamp at Brock University.

Donor support is critical in establishing and maintaining student awards at Brock. Many students look to awards to support the costs of university and to contribute to their university experience and success in their studies. Support for The Brock Scholarships & Award Funds will enhance graduate and undergraduate award for entering and returning students including scholarships and bursaries to support students’ academic goals and to enhance their education.

Click here to learn more about student awards at Brock

In addition to supporting Brock’s areas of greatest need and strategic campus priorities, donations can be made to support a particular destination that is meaningful to you.

Donor support was the foundation for our beginning as a small undergraduate institution and has been instrumental in ensuring Brock’s growth into a comprehensive post-secondary institution. We appreciate all gifts that make Brock’s success possible and that provide a student experience that is second to none.

To speak with a member of the Development team about making a new gift or renewing your support, please contact Jackie Nguyen, Major Gift Officer at jnguyen@brocku.ca.