These major gifts will create new opportunities for our students.
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Our campaign finish line is within sight

Thanks to you, our generous community, we will soon celebrate the successful close of our Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen Now as well as our 50th anniversary.

As we continue to make philanthropic history, the stories below showcase a few major gifts that will create new opportunities for our students. There’s still time to make a donation and be part of this historic moment.

In celebrating these milestones, we also set our sights firmly on the future — ready to build on our momentum.

With heartfelt thanks and gratitude,

Paul Chesser, BA 94, GrDip 97
Vice-President, Advancement

Concordian Dominic D’Alessandro’s endowment for graduate awards reaches $10 million

New donation from grad and long-time volunteer enables support on par with Canada’s most generous academic scholarships

Concordian André Desmarais gives $6 million to empower research

‘You grow when people believe in you. That’s what these graduate fellowships at Concordia are about — not just financial support, but a vote of confidence.’

$2.575 million from Desjardins Group for innovation, entrepreneurship and professional development

Major gift advances initiatives at District 3, Co-op and the John Molson School of Business

Rodolphe Saadé launches €1-million scholarship program at Concordia

Graduate’s gift through CMA CGM Excellence Fund supports international graduate students

$1-million donation from Power Corporation of Canada advances Art Volt

Campaign for Concordia gift strengthens professional pathways for emerging artists

Golf Classic swings big with record $625,000 in student support

Trio of new scholarships recognizes leadership and dedication of long-time co-chairs

$500,000 from RBC to expand access to inclusive experiential learning

Major gift supports underserved students through Beat the Odds internship program


Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal business luncheon

Hear Concordia President Graham Carr deliver a candid and mobilizing reflection on the vital role universities must play in a rapidly shifting world.

Thursday, September 25, 2025
11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Learn more and register

Concordia University, University Advancement
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal, Quebec CANADA

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