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The Thompson Rivers University Foundation in Kamloops handed out more than $700,000 at its annual awards ceremony last week.
It was the he most the TRUF has ever presented, recognizing 622 students with scholarships and bursaries.
“It’s very gratifying to receive recognition for our efforts and achievements,” said award recipient and fourth-year business student Kennedy Aberdeen “Knowing there are people who believe in our hard work and TRU as an institution further motivates us to excel. To the donors, thank you again for your commitment to and belief in us as students and also in Thompson Rivers University.”
Awards totalled $716,552, up $43,949 from last year.
That brings the amount dispersed by the foundation since April 1 to $1,133,924, and 817 students recognized. The foundation has also created 28 new annual awards and seven new endowments since last year.
“We are delighted today to award the largest amount ever to the students present at this ceremony,” said TRU Foundation board president Greg Garrish.]
“Students, the donors standing beside you are looking at you and wondering how you will bring your education to the workplace, the community and the world around us. They are here to support you to be your very best.”
The TRU Foundation has been supporting students for 36 years and has built an endowment portfolio for student assistance exceeding $25 million. Last year, the foundation raised $9.7 million for the university and welcomed its single largest donation ever of $5 million from Dr. Sherman Jen.
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