Your gift to the University of Ottawa transcends ordinary philanthropy—it’s a powerful investment in our collective future. When you support uOttawa, you become part of a legacy of innovation, discovery, leadership and transformation that extends far beyond our campus.

Why give?

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Now more than ever, we must invest in possibility.

When you give to uOttawa, you become an essential partner in transforming potential into impact. Together, we create opportunities that change lives, advance knowledge and build a better world. 

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Giving Day!

Together, we raised over $230,000 during the Giving Day 2025 campaign to support student success, fund scholarships, advance research and create life-changing opportunities. Your generosity didn’t just provide financial support—you opened doors, sparked dreams and changed futures. Be part of something even bigger next year!

Mark your calendar: March 31st, 2026

From imagination to impact: uOttawa’s $541M reIMAGINE campaign

What happens when a university dares to reIMAGINE its role in the world?

At the University of Ottawa, it leads to lives transformed and ideas unleashed. Surpassing its $500 million goal, the reIMAGINE campaign is the largest, highest impact fundraising effort in uOttawa’s history—and it’s rewriting what’s possible for students, researchers and the communities they serve.

$541M

raised

39,000

donors

48%

alumni

Ways to give

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Leave a legacy

The legacy gift you leave will nurture and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, contribute to life-changing education and research, and have a lasting impact o…
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Grow your impact

Invest in an endowment at the University of Ottawa and support the future of education and research. Your contribution today will help shape the leade…
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Partner for social impact

Gain access to state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty and staff, and talented students. Align with your funding priorities and help your communit…

Stories about giving

Gary Dokis and Mona-Lisa Verhelst-Dokis

Helping students get over the line with an ‘eagle award’

For Gary Dokis (MBA ’99) and his cherished late spouse, Mona-Lisa Verhelst-Dokis, giving back to the Indigenous community was at the core of their sha…
Paul Genest, Senior Vice-President of Power Corporation Canada and Jacques Frémont, President and Vi e-Chancellor, University of Ottawa

A $2-million donation from Power Corporation of Canada will support student mobility and research to combat homelessness

Power Corporation of Canada will donate $2 million to the University of Ottawa to expand global learning opportunities for students and support urgent…
Alida Burke, a Telfer alumna and co-founder and CFO of Growcer shares her experience with students

Student ideas come to life at uOttawa's Green Academy

On September 26, students from across uOttawa gathered at the Desmarais Building to launch the Green Academy and dive into its first innovation sprint…

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Are you a proud Faculty of Arts graduate? Gee-Gees superfan? Passionate about student mental health and wellbeing? We’ll help you make a gift that aligns with your values.

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190 Laurier Ave East
Ottawa ON Canada
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