If you invest in today’s and tomorrow’s leaders, they will be able to do great things. Every donation signals a deep trust in the institution and helps Waterloo move forward on its mission to propel those who challenge, connect and propel our world. Our success can be your success.
To discuss philanthropic investment or Math and CS priority projects, contact Alexandra Lippert.
How to donate
- Visit the Support Waterloo website.
- Select payment method.
- Under "What area would you like to support?" select "Select Other Faculty, College or University Projects" option from the dropdown menu.
- Under "Area of Giving" select "Faculty of Mathematics" option from the dropdown menu.
- Under "Project" select your preferred Mathematics faculty priority project from the dropdown menu.
Opportunities for investment
Student scholarships and awards
You can help ensure that the University of Waterloo is able to meet the future as a global powerhouse of thought and innovation by helping us attract top students. Help keep the lights of discovery lit by bringing together the brightest minds of tomorrow through targeted scholarship opportunities.
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC)
Support outreach programs, school visits, math contests and math circles that introduce a love of mathematics and computer science to future generations! Help encouraging a love of mathematics and computer science in children and youth grades 3-12.
Experiential Student Success Fund
Support founders or employees of early-stage startups or nonprofits as they work to bring their vision to life. Your gifts will help students who seek non-traditional co-op opportunities with nonprofits and startups. Only the students themselves can make their co-op terms a success, but your support provides the resources they need to make it happen.
Math 4 Project
A new state-of-the-art building (M4), designed to accelerate research, education and entrepreneurship in data science and make Waterloo a top destination for elite data scientists worldwide. M4 will facilitate better collaboration amongst researchers, equip faculty and students with the latest computational resources, expand our entrepreneurship and outreach programming, and create vibrant student experiences that foster community and wellness.
Waterloo Women's Impact Network Diversity & Inclusion Fund
Waterloo Women's Impact Network (WWIN) aims to make University of Waterloo the best place in the world for women and other underrepresented genders in math and computer science to study, to support alumni currently in math and tech careers, and spark excitement about math and computer science in all youth. Your gifts will support innovative ideas that build a stronger community for women in the Faculty of Mathematics.
Math Entrepreneurship Fund
Dynamic entrepreneurship programming, including pitch competitions, hackathons, conferences and one-on-one mentorship with industry leaders help University of Waterloo's Math and Computer Science students become tomorrow's founders and innovators. Your gifts will help develop the next generation of Waterloo founders, translate mathematical discovery into real-world impact and fuel the Canadian economy.
Faculty of Mathematics - Area Of Greatest Need
Support general graduate and undergraduate scholarships, as well as competitive scholarships and awards to help attract and retain the best students. Your gifts allow the Faculty of Mathematics to respond with flexibility to address technology gaps, infrastructure needs, and to help us attract and retain outstanding students and faculty.