Inspired by a spirit of paying it forward, this endowed bursary will help ease the financial burden of tuition for law students and broaden access to legal education for generations to come. An endowed bursary will provide financial support in perpetuity, strengthening the Faculty’s ability to assist students and extending the impact of the 50th anniversary well into the next half-century.

“As we celebrate 50 years of UCalgary Law, we’re also looking ahead to the future we want to build. For many students, the cost of legal education remains a real barrier. By easing the financial burden of tuition, this bursary will open the door to more students and ensure a wider range of voices can access a legal education and contribute to the profession,” said Dean of Law, Dr. Laura Spitz.  “This initiative is about paying forward the opportunities that shaped this Faculty, while making legal education more accessible for the next generation.”

Donations can be made electronically by completing the form below, or by cheque and mailed to:

Gift Processing and Tax Receipting
University of Calgary
OVC131, 2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

Cheques should be made payable to the University of Calgary and reference the Faculty of Law 50th Anniversary Bursary clearly in the memo line.

Once contributions reach $50,000.00, the endowment will be established and an annual bursary will be granted in perpetuity. If the total amount received from all donors does not reach the minimum fundraising goal of $50,000.00 by December 31, 2027, the funds raised will be utilized to support an annually funded bursary or will be directed to the Faculty of Law General Scholarship Fund.

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The University of Calgary is committed to the highest standards of fiscal responsibility to ensure donor support creates meaningful and lasting impact. Every dollar donated goes directly to the donor’s chosen area, with no administration fees deducted. In 2025–2026, we raised $154 million while keeping our cost to raise a dollar well below the industry standard at $0.12 for every dollar raised.

Gifts received to support these areas may be directed to either endowed or non-endowed initiatives depending on the greatest need. All gifts are accepted in accordance with the University's Gift Acceptance Guidelines, which ensure that the University retains ultimate authority over the use of donated funds and applies them in support of its charitable purposes and approved priorities.

Where a specific designation becomes fully supported, discontinued, or otherwise impractical to fulfill, the University may redirect the gift to a similar purpose or to the area of greatest need, consistent with donor intent and University priorities.

To learn more, please review the University's Gift Acceptance Guidelines.