Making an Impact
At the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing, your generosity helps shape the future of healthcare by empowering students and advancing research. Your support of scholarships, bursaries, and clinical placements helps remove barriers, allowing nursing students to focus on their education, develop their skills, and impact the future of healthcare. When you invest in our leading research, you propel discoveries that address health equity, strengthen communities, and transform nursing practice.
Every gift makes a meaningful impact. Join us in educating the next generation of nurses, who will become healthcare leaders across Saskatchewan and beyond.
View the complete list of past College of Nursing Student Award recipients by year.
Types of Gifts
Student awards impact students and benefit communities. Whether honouring a family member or cultivating interest in a particular area of nursing, the College of Nursing would be pleased to help you create an award.
Create a dedicated bursary from your graduating class.
Planning for a bequest means you can support the exact area of nursing education and/or research most important to you - such as cancer research, rural nursing support, or children's wellness, etc.
Honour the memory of a loved one, recognize the legacy of a mentor, or celebrate the accomplishments of friends, colleagues, and family members. A memorial gift can be unrestricted or may be a designated gift.
The College of Nursing extends our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the following people who have passed away. A memorial gift has been given in each of their names. Their legacy will live on in the lives of nursing students, who have benefited from a scholarship or bursary supported by these gifts.
- Mrs. Marlynn Louise Rogstad
- Mrs. Wanda Krauss
- Mrs. Elaine Pederson
- Mr. James Anderson
- Ms. Elaine Barnhart
- Dr. Linda Rose Long
- Dr. Gerri Dickson
- Professor Emerita Yvonne Brown (Dean of Nursing 1989-2000)
- Mrs. Sheila Hart
- Mrs. Mavis Evans (Kyle)
- Shirley Hewko-Parkinson
- Mrs. Kathleen Phillips
- Mr. and Mrs. Allen and Opal Ritch
- Mrs. Elaine Scott
- Mrs. Mary Keith
- Mrs. Helga Dawson
- Mrs. Emily Foster
- Dr. George Peacock
- Mrs. Trudy Claassen
- Mrs. Jane Pinkney
- Ms. Sharon Bligh
- Ms. Bernice Belland
- Mrs. Neva Stevenson
- Dr. Beverly Anderson
- Ms. Mary Matiko
- Ms. Anne-Marie Merle
- Professor Rose Kinash
- Mrs. Marie Williams
- Ms. Donna Nisbet
- Mrs. Nellie Thomson
- Ms. Rita Ledingham
- Mr. Clinton Weese
- Mrs. Mary Lou Pilling
- Ms. Carol Atherton
- Mrs. Catherine Irvine
- Ms. Sandra Dedman
- Mr. Jordan Bookout
- Mr. Paul Bock
- Mrs. Marjorie Duncan
- Mr. Guy Duncan
- Yvonne Orris
- Ms. Ina Watson
Many employers offer matching gift programs and will match contributions made by employees to non-profit and charitable organizations. If your company offers a matching program, we encourage you to participate to maximize your personal contribution and take advantage of the opportunity for your gift and impact to be doubled.
When someone makes a lasting impact in their life, you can choose to honour them by naming a gift in their name.
The extraordinary way in which the following people have approached their life and their profession has compelled their friends to honour them. Donations supporting nursing student scholarships and bursaries were given to the College of Nursing in their name.
- Dr. William Albritton
- Ms. Kim Neudorf
- Ms. Sheila Piska
YOU Make a Difference
Philanthropy refers to the act of donating money and time to improve the lives of others, frequently requiring personal sacrifice. The College of Nursing would like to recognize the philanthropists who have given greatly and sacrificed much in support of nursing education.
Your gift to the College of Nursing ensures we can prepare the next generation of nursing leaders. Join the community of alumni and friends who support the College of Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan.
Advancing Nursing Together
"As the development officer for the College of Nursing, I have the privilege of working with donors, alumni, and supporters who share a deep passion for advancing nursing education. Together, we align personal, philanthropic goals, with the college's mission and priorities - championing student success, advancing innovative research, and strengthening healthcare in our communities and beyond.
Whether you are an alumnus, a grateful patient, or a friend of the college, I'm here to help you make a meaningful impact in the areas that matter most to you. Your generosity and commitment to nursing education will inspire positive change, and it would be an honour to work with you. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare in Saskatchewan and beyond.
I look forward to connecting and helping you achieve your philanthropic vision within the College of Nursing."
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Contact Us
Interested in learning how you can support the College of Nursing?
Please contact Miren Luczka - Development Officer, College of Nursing.