Invest in Our Creative Future
In 2026, Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) will celebrate 100 years of shaping the creative landscape. This milestone highlights our long-standing impact on creativity, innovation, and cultural identity in Alberta and the world.
To mark this historic occasion, AUArts is launching the Centennial Scholarships Campaign—an ambitious $5 million initiative to provide tuition-free scholarships for the next generation of diverse artists, craftspersons, and designers. An unprecedented $1 million donation from a visionary Anonymous Alumni Donor has initiated the campaign’s success.
A Century of Creativity and Leadership
Since 1926, over 8,000 AUArts alumni have shaped visual culture globally, driving innovation and enriching Alberta’s cultural identity.
Yet, financial barriers remain a challenge. Many students juggle part-time jobs, detracting from their focus on creative excellence. Despite one of the lowest tuition rates in Canada, some cannot afford to enrol or complete their studies. Other institutions lure top talent with tuition-free scholarships, a competitive edge AUArts must now match to retain Alberta’s brightest minds.
“I wouldn’t have attended without the tuition-free scholarships I received. It allowed me to focus on creativity and launch my career."
– Jeff de Boer, Class of 1988
Internationally renowned sculptor and multimedia creative.

Support the Scholarships Campaign
The $5 million Centennial Scholarships Campaign will:
- Establish $1 million endowment for tuition-free scholarships.
- Create 100 full-tuition scholarships of $25,000 each.
- Provide 100 one-year scholarships of $5,000 each.
- Match a $1 million donation from an anonymous alumni donor.
Ways to Give:
- One-time donations: Any amount, big or small.
- Multi-year pledges: Spread your contributions over several years.
- Gifts of securities: Donate stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.
- Planned giving: Include AUArts in your estate plans.
- Named scholarships: Honour a loved one or create a personal legacy.
Donate Now
Contact us if you have inquiries or wish to donate by cheque, phone or by the publicly traded Gift of Securities Transfer form.

*Donations over $20 will receive a charitable tax receipt.
Charitable Registration No. 10669 2981 RR001

A Legacy of Creativity and Innovation
AUArts is vital to educating the next generation of creatives. By supporting this campaign, you’ll help remove financial barriers for the province’s most promising talent.
Your investment in AUArts is an investment in Alberta’s future.
Together, we’ll build the foundation for another century of creative excellence.