Three Grebel student leaders chat with one another during orientation week.
Grebel students lead chapel service, with music and singing
Grebel students walk across a bridge on University of Waterloo campus

Grebel Fund - Student Services

Jesus once taught that “You will know them by their fruits.” After more than 60 years, Grebel continues to bear good fruit every single year. 

This fruit is shown in students who can befriend their neighbour who has different views, engage thoughtfully with new ideas, and who can create active community in an individualized and fragmented society. It is also seen in the ripple effects, big and small, that our alumni carry into their communities locally and around the world every single day.

Your donation impact for 2024-2025

$252,832 Awarded to residence Students in financial aid awards and bursaries
105 Students participated in formal leadership roles
35 Community Suppers with captivating speakers.
22 Students served on the Chapel committee
Georgia, an undergraduate student and grebel resident

“Because of my experiences at Grebel, I have been able to step out of my comfort zone and become more open minded, confident, and authentically myself.” - Georgia Wroe, Psychology - Arts, Resident

Support Student Services

Your support for the Grebel Fund will make it possible to:

  • Provide leadership development to over 100 students in leadership positions
  • Offer resources for service learning trips during reading week
  • Fund our chapel program
  • Give scholarship awards
  • Offer quality academic programs
  • Reach our departmental goal of $7,500

This year's goal is $380,000

Your donation helps fund memorable experiences and opportunities for Grebel students.

Donate Online

Donate online using a Credit Card through the University of Waterloo Donation page.

  • Simply select the fund at Grebel you wish to support and fill in your details.
  • Your receipt for online donations will come from the University of Waterloo.

Questions?

To learn more about how your gift to Student Services will impact Grebel students, contact Chris Brnjas, Director of Development.
519-885-0220 x24381

Donors directly impact student experience.

Donations to the Grebel Fund are critical for our mission. Each year, your gifts help to fund portions of our programs that are not covered by tuition fees and grants. These extras make Grebel a special place to so many people. Last year, Grebel distributed more than $500,000 in awards and bursaries directly to students.

Students singing in the Grebel musical
Friday, July 10, 2026

Building Community Takes Work

by Jen Konkle

“A lot of community creation is about intentionality,” explained Corn Schattman, who lives at Conrad Grebel University College and is working toward a degree in Liberal Studies at the University of Waterloo. “Communities don’t just form; they take work to create. You also have to fight against the larger structural and cultural forces that might be keeping people down.”

Abby Krueger
Monday, October 20, 2025

Taking a Chance with Leadership

by Allie Boyd

Now in her fifth year, Abby Krueger reflects on her experiences in student leadership at Conrad Grebel University College. “Grebel has given me a space where I can learn exactly who I am and where I want to end up in the world. I can’t imagine my university experience any other way.”

two students talk during move in day
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

New Neighbours, Classmates, and Friends at Grebel

A sunny Labour Day weekend saw students new and old moving into Conrad Grebel University College for another year of learning and growing together. There was no shortage of returning students to welcome first-year residents and lend a helping hand moving belongings into dorm rooms.

Group intramural volleyball team
Monday, October 27, 2025

Staying Active in Community

by Allie Boyd

With intramural teams, athletic facilities, and a supportive community, there are countless ways to have fun and stay physically active at Grebel. Students share their experience of playing in an intramural team, enjoying the gym, and living at Grebel while playing varsity. 

Jared Dyck singing with the University Choir
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Finding a Balance Between Song and Engineering

For Conrad Grebel University College resident Jared Dyck, studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Waterloo hasn’t just been about equations and design; it also came with a soundtrack. Thanks to his love of music, Jared has meshed choral singing with university life, bringing creativity and balance to a demanding academic path. 

Convocation 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025

From Grebel to Greatness: Celebrating our 2025 Graduates

The Conrad Grebel University College community is pleased to highlight some notable students who are graduating this week. These students have demonstrated academic excellence throughout their degrees and are recognized for their hard work and achievement in their respective fields. 

Strong leaders create a thriving community at Grebel.

Tom Iagovet

“Being part of the Grebel community helped shape my perspectives as a student, but also as an individual,” said Tom Iagovet, who has received several awards and scholarships for his outstanding contribution to the community.

“Receiving scholarship awards has been the key factor that allowed me to remain so close to the Grebel community since I started university,” said Tom. “Being recognized for engagement in Grebel’s community and for academic achievement means a lot to me on a personal level. It motivates me to keep up my diligence and hard work in my classes, and to do more for the people around me."