Donate and help students reach new heights

When you give, you create meaningful change for NAIT's students and learning spaces, and the communities where we work and live.

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Donations to NAIT create hands-on impact

Thanks to generous support from people like you, students can focus on their studies rather than whether they’ll be able to pay their rent, buy groceries or support their families. Unique learning experiences, technology and applied skills create a bright and exciting future for our students and our province.

You are Essential

Your support allows us to provide innovative solutions for our students and community partners in real time.   Discover ways to give

Donations are 100% Effective

NAIT is a registered charity that doesn’t believe in admin fees. All donations go directly toward supporting our students.   Learn about our promise

What we do and how we do it

NAIT is a polytechnic institution, based in Edmonton, Alberta and a registered charitable organization. NAIT gifts and donations help students and their communities overcome barriers to academic and personal success by providing supporting funds and access to leading-edge research, resources and equipment.



Build community partnerships

We work with our incredible network of donors, sponsors and community members both locally and abroad to help us through funding, equipment and technology and their time and expertise.



Students always come first

Equal access to polytechnic education is our highest priority. Funds from donations directly support student success through scholarships, bursaries and state-of-the-art learning technology.



Celebrate achievement and  innovation

Our students, staff and faculty are doing amazing things with the help of donor supported-initiatives. We appreciate the contributions of all our supporters and celebrate what we can build together.

Crowdfunding for NAIT students

Discover unique projects that support our students and give you an opportunity to create an impact in an area that's close to your heart.

 

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Help our students do great things

Our community of donors provide students with equal access to some of the best polytechnic programs in Canada. Learn how a simple, but meaningful gift can make a difference in areas of greatest need.
 

The NAIT Fund

Support students building meaningful careers by giving to the NAIT Fund

Scholarships & Bursaries

Help us ensure all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Gifts in Your Will

Leaving a legacy gift in your will can create amazing opportunities for the future.

What’s happening in our campus community

Your donations are powerful tools to help and support the advanced work that our students and staff do every day.
 

Feb. 22, 2024

Ledcor Student Awards 2023

22 students recently received financial support in the form of student awards – made possible by a generous donation from Ledcor Group.

Jan. 25, 2024

Ooks Hockey Alumni Association helps shape men’s hockey

The Ooks Hockey Alumni Association (OHAA) continues its legacy of student award support, helping NAIT Ooks men's hockey players achieve athletic and academic success.

Jan. 24, 2024

Celebrating donors on National Philanthropy Day

NAIT was proud to have several of our dedicated donors recognized at the 2023 National Philanthropy Day awards celebration.

Jan. 24, 2024

Students sharing messages of thanks

We recently asked some recipients about their student award experiences. Read on to learn how your generosity has impacted them.