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2011 Convocation Speech by Mary Kerr.

Donating to St John's College

St John's College provides a rich and well-rounded educational experience. Students, fellows and staff come together in a friendly and supportive community environment to work, to teach, and to learn.

You have a stake in the future of St John's College
You can make a difference in the lives of our students

Why Give?

Because your gift truly makes a difference in the lives of the students

“…but thanks to your generosity, my options remain open and I am free to pursue a degree that will be both fulfilling personally as well as contributory and beneficial to my community”. 
Deidre Khan, awarded the Arthur Uniacke Chipman Entrance Scholarship ’09.

“…It has dissolved a significant amount of financial anxiety for my family and myself. This is very helpful as it makes continuing my education less of a burden on all of us”.
Danial Peirson, awarded the Kathleen Burrows Lightcap Bursary for 2009.

“… I am very proud to be a Johnian and I very much appreciate all the ways in which you have helped me achieve my academic goals and included me in this community”.
Jill Heinrichs, awarded the Henry Irvine Undergraduate Scholarship and the Alice Cheatley Bursary in 2009.

Because it makes you feel good

“To me St John’s College would have been somewhere that my dad would have liked to have gone in his youth, and although I can’t explain to you why, I know he would approve of his name being there, and as he was a life-long scholar and imparter of knowledge, it is kind of appropriate.”
Traicy Robertson ’04; donor since 2006

“…one night I lay in my room,… and I realized that somebody paid for the bed I was on. Someone gave to furnish that room. For the bricks and the plumbing and the roof over my head, and the heads of a hundred other students. For the scholarship and bursaries I received, and one time when I needed some emergency money. It also occurred to me that I was very likely never to meet them in person”.
Marcus Steeds, ’03;  donor since 2000

Opportunities for giving:

The following opportunities have been identified by the Warden and Council as the areas of greatest need on the St John’s College campus.  Please contact Jackie Markstrom, jmarkstr@cc.umanitoba.ca or 474-9350 for more information or to find other opportunities.

Academic Endowment Fund
These funds are used for initiatives in research, public lectures and conferences.

Canadian Studies Endowment Fund
A strengthened and expanded Canadian Studies program will promote excellence in learning and be a valued contribution to the interdisciplinary study of Canada.

Chaplaincy Endowment Fund
The Chaplain assists our community to grow in grace, intellectually, physically, spiritually, emotionally and to become stronger more integrated people. The Chaplain provides counseling, support and organizes Chapel services.

Residence Improvement
Students who live on-campus tend to do better academically and graduate sooner than those who live off-campus. The college works to ensure our 100 room residence is as up-to-date as possible.

Scholarship/Bursary Endowment Funds
To help offset the cost of their education scholarships and bursaries are offered to Members of the College. Scholarships make education attainable for those who need financial assistance and they enable students to focus on university and learning.

Where Needed Most
Unrestricted gifts allow the College to meet its most urgent needs, ensuring that it continues to provide a rich and well-rounded educational experience promoting excellence in theological and secular learning.

Theology Endowment Fund
The Faculty of Theology offers courses in Bible and theology to train and equip persons in their ministry, and enhance key academic skills.

Ways to Give

Make a Gift

Make a gift of Life Insurance

Make a gift of Publically Traded Securities

Gifts can involve Trusts

Establish a Bequest in your Will. Here are some suggested clauses for your Will

Or

Make a secure on-line donation by clicking the button below.

St John’s College Planned Giving Programme
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3. Contact us at (204) 474-9350 or jmarkstr@cc.umanitoba.ca

2. Talk to your family about your desire to make a difference.

1. Work with St John’s College and your advisor to ensure your wishes are met

Thank you for remembering St John's College!