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You're creating a better future

  • 6,254 donors from 14 countries

    Thousands of donors from around the world have been inspired to spark change through gifts to UM

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    1,447

    First-time donors

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    $56.5 Million

    Total raised in 2022/23

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    $1,388,872

    Given by faculty, staff and retirees

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    $935.7 Million

    Current value of Endowment Fund

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Isbister’s legacy lives on through student scholarship recipients

Celebrating 140 years of the Isbister Legacy Society -- scholarship recipients discuss how donor support has changed their lives.

Experience their stories

Dr. Jones.

Donor’s generosity impacting the next generation of Dentistry graduates

UM alum Dr. Jones Young reflects on the importance of giving back.

More about Dr. Young's gift

This award has inspired me to not pull back from being a leader and to pursue more leadership opportunities to help whenever, whomever, and wherever I can. Thank you for helping me continue to focus on my research.
Taylor MacLeod recipient of the UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders
Investing in research and educational programs – including the establishment of the UM Research Chair in Potato Sustainability – not only ensures the health and viability of current agricultural practices, but also creates opportunities for the next generation to hone their skills and helps Manitoba’s potato industry continue to thrive.
Pamela Kolochuk CEO, Peak of the Market Ltd.
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A goal of giving back

First-year medicine student and recipient of the Louis Riel Bursary, Maizy North, can’t wait to give back to her community and put her Indigenous health teaching into practice.

Learn about Maizy's story

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A legacy for future generations

Philanthropists Jim and Sandra Pitblado will have a lasting impact through their generous scholarship program, the Pitblado Scholars.

Learn more about their story

This scholarship means everything to me in allowing me to get to know the land of my Icelandic ancestors and be surrounded by the culture and language. I'm grateful that it has helped me begin to realize my dream.
Barbara Parnell-Best recipient of the Olson/Jonsson Travel Scholarship for Study in Iceland

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