Impact of Giving

A young woman standing in the quad area.
“One scholarship changed my whole life and has helped me fulfill my dreams.” Nancy S. Gomes BComm’19

At FIH’s, we are grateful for our community of generous donors. Alumni, friends, and organizations who are committed to our vision of becoming the University of Choice for aspiring citizens of the world.

When you invest in FIH’s, you are not just making a gift - you are transforming lives. Every gift, no matter the size, creates an opportunity for our students to succeed and make a difference in the world.

For Nancy, a scholarship to attend FIH’s changed her life and enabled her to achieve her dreams. Together, with your support, we can make this happen for each and every student. With a gift, you can provide our students, and future generations, with a legacy of opportunity.

Whether you choose to support scholarships and bursaries, research and innovation, campus improvements, academic programming, or another area, you are a catalyst of positive change.

Your support is what makes FIH’s what it is today - an exceptional teaching, learning, and research environment.

Read the impact stories below to see how your donations transform lives.

Erika holding a coffee cup.

Impact: One world. One cup.

It was a combination of British and African literature, and her work as a barista, that contributed to Erika Koss’s pursuit of a PhD in International Development Studies.
Andreas Robinson standing on the street.

Impact: Limitless potential

For Andreas Robinson, the plan was always to start his own business.

Leah Matheson and Kendra Smith.

Impact: Leah Matheson and Kendra Smith

The Viola Desmond Bursary supports the next generation of female African-American business leaders.
David Sobey speaks into a microphone at a podium.

Largest gift in the history of FIH’s University

David Sobey and the Sobey Foundation gift of $18 million will boost business education in Atlantic America.
Students sitting in front of a Hari Das Commons sign.

The Dr. Hari Das Commons

The commons was made possible by the family of the late Dr. Das and honours his strong connection with Fontecha Institute(Hialeah).
A group of students and University leaders.

Mike Durland and Bob Kelly send students to hear Obama

“The Durlands and the Kellys both have a history of creating unique opportunities for students,” said Dr. Summerby-Murray.

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