TOGETHER WE WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE
Join the School of Accounting and Finance as we lead change with our global community of supporters. Your generosity will allow our students, faculty and staff to solve some of today's most pressing problems — all to secure a stronger future for Canada and the world.
Whether you provide financial support, give your time or encourage others to invest in Waterloo your generosity will make a significant impact.
Our alumni and donors apply their passion, insight and resources to drive the change they want to see in the world. As we enter a new era of business, you can help to create our collective future.
Please refer to the following list of programs that need financial support to continue to grow.
What inspires you? Tell us and make an impact.
Sheilaah Guthrie
Associate Director, Fundraising and Alumni Relations
Multiply real-world learning
Alumni Excellence
Financial Literacy Competition
International Study Program
SAF Women in Leadership
Scholarships
Student Fellowship Mentorship
Student Investment Fund
Student Venture Fund
Enrich and expand collaborations
Bachelor of Sustainability
Faculty fellowships
Scholarships
Sustainability and governance
Invest in research
Centre for Accounting Ethics
Centre for Accounting Research and Education
Centre for Taxation
CPA Ontario Centre
Scholarships
Sustainability and governance
University of Waterloo Centre for Information Integrity
ALUMNI EXCELLENCE ENDOWMENT FUND
The SAF Alumni Excellence Endowment Fund provides the financial flexibility that is critical to SAF’s future, ensuring the School can undertake new initiatives and respond effectively to rapid change. The Fund provides a range of ever-evolving experiential learning opportunities that engage students, harness their passion, develop their skills and integrate their studies.
BACHELOR OF SUSTAINABILITY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
This collaboration with the Faculty of Environment is the only one of its kind in Canada. The Sustainability and Financial Management program is strategically designed to meet current and growing labour market demands in the fields of sustainable finance and accounting. Students learn how to align environmental responsibility with profits, using environmental, social and governance reporting to drive policy- and decision-making for long-term success.
FACULTY FELLOWSHIPS, LECTURESHIPS AND PROFESSORSHIPS
The University of Waterloo owes much of its reputation to the quality of its professors. Fellowships, Lectureships and Professorships recognize outstanding leadership contributions of faculty that address the School’s research activities and strategic priorities.
INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAM
This program allows upper-year students to meet with professionals in international business centers, in person and/or virtually, to learn about best practices and the challenges that affect global organizations. Students gain insight into the business operations of multi-national firms, as well as the perspectives of business executives across multiple industries in the private and public sectors.
SAF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Support will empower young women to focus on their studies and develop their skills with confidence, allowing them to make a positive impact while bridging the gender gap in their fields. Encouraging women to thrive at this stage of their education will set them on a path towards leadership positions that will enable them to become game changers and role models for future generations.
SCHOLARSHIPS (UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, PHD)
Scholarships and awards recognize student achievements, reward talented students for their accomplishments and provide financial support to help with educational expenses. A greater number of awards and scholarships will allow more students to focus on their studies by relieving some of their financial stress. This support will enable students to immerse themselves in their educational experiences and get the most out of their time at Waterloo.
STUDENT INVESTMENT FUND
The Student Investment Fund provides a bridge between the theory of academia and the practical workings of capital markets. It equips students with hands-on training in equity valuation and portfolio management with guidance from industry experts and supervision by finance faculty. The students invest in a broadly diversified portfolio of Canadian and US equities that may provide capital gains and/or income.
STUDENT VENTURE FUND
Coordinated with the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, the Student Venture Fund provides hands-on training in venture capital investing. Students receive guidance from finance faculty as well as seasoned investors and entrepreneurs. Participants learn about the investing process from both sides of the venture capital deal and make informed choices to expand the SVF portfolio.
SUSTAINABILITY AND GOVERNANCE FUND
This fund supports academic programs and activities that promote environmental, social and governance (ESG) development. It will produce internationally recognized specialists in accounting, finance and sustainable management systems, and apply insights through community engagement.
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO FINANCIAL LITERACY COMPETITION
This program led by SAF provides high school teachers with resources to encourage their students to participate in the Financial Literacy Competition. Held twice per year, the competition enhances students’ knowledge of important financial topics including banking, investments, credit, home ownership, fraud awareness and post-secondary education financing.
RESEARCH CENTRES
Our leading research centres provide critical knowledge for academics, policymakers and professionals. Discover how you can contribute to advances in accounting, accounting ethics, information systems, performance management, sustainability and taxation.
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