Create pathways to success

When you give, you remove barriers and help students move towards their educational and career goals.

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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. Your donations empower unique learning experiences that create bright and exciting futures 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.

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.
 

Mar. 16, 2026

Sharma Foundation endowment expands opportunities across 4 schools

A $200,004 gift creates new student awards across 4 NAIT schools, supporting student excellence and leadership.

Jan. 26, 2026

Riley’s construction career path powered by student awards and ambition

Student awards provide meaningful recognition, create opportunities for connection with industry partners and validate that he’s on the right path.

Jan. 22, 2026

From student to steward: Keven McGhan’s long-standing commitment to education

In his work, volunteering and giving, Keven helps remove barriers to student’s success.

Dec. 11, 2025

Hokanson’s continue decades of support with culinary arts bursary renewal

Their renewed commitment ensures that students can focus on honing their craft without the burden of financial stress