Centennial Scholarships
Invest in the next century of creative excellence
In 2026, Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is celebrating 100 years as a global leader in art, craft, and design education.
To mark this historic milestone, AUArts has launched the Centennial Scholarships fund, a transformative initiative to provide future artists, craftspersons, and designers with tuition-free education. Centennial Scholarships will reduce financial barriers and provide students with a tuition-free year of study.
Maximize your impact. A contribution to the Centennial Scholarships will support thousands of students and empower generations of future artists through an endowed fund.
About AUArts:
Alberta University of the Arts is the only art, craft and design university in Alberta and the Prairies, and one of four in Canada
More than 14,000 people have attended this institution during our 100-year history.
For a century, this institution has been a driver of Alberta's economic diversification. AUArts graduates fuel cross-sector innovation and become leaders of our thriving creative economy.
“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.
Ignite change and create possibilities.
Centennial scholarships will create a legacy for the next 100 years by ensuring students are supported as they build their skills and knowledge from a secure base. Your donation will offer financial stability to students and allow them to inspire and lead in their creative practice, research and impact.
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.
Donate Now
Every contribution helps increase the transformative power of the Centennial Scholarships.
Donations over $20 will receive a charitable tax receipt.
Charitable Registration No. 10669 2981 RR001
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Contact us if you have inquiries or wish to donate by cheque, phone or by the publicly traded Gift of Securities Transfer form.
