Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union allocates $1.25 million for student bursaries and emergency funds

Students at Wilfrid Laurier University will have access to expanded bursaries and emergency financial support. The Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a $1.25 million gift to the university. The gift is divided into five equal $250,000 allocations. One $250,000 allocation supports the Students’ Union 50th Anniversary Volunteer Bursary Fund to ensure financial barriers do not prevent students from engaging in leadership and community opportunities. Another $250,000 supports the Leanne Holland Brown Student Emergency Fund, an endowed fund for students facing unforeseen financial emergencies such as health costs, loss of housing, or food insecurity. A further $250,000 each is allocated to support student experiences across the Waterloo, Brantford, and Milton campuses, with the Milton Student Experience Fund being endowed.