Supporting Your Alma Mater
Contributions made by alumni and friends provide critical funding that enables Macdonald to offer students an experience that surpasses their already high expectations for McGill. Here are a number of programs that you can direct your gift to, ensuring that your generosity has an impact that is meaningful to you.
Macdonald's Greatest Needs
Faculty Development Fund
- Has immediate and direct impact
- Provides the flexibility to respond quickly and meaningfully to student/faculty needs
- Makes possible the purchase of the latest equipment and technology for labs
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs)
- Provides full-time work experience in our faculty research labs
- Allows International students to participate
- Complements academic program of study
- Inspires future graduate research
Scholarship & Student Awards
- Removes financial burden from deserving students
- Allows the Faculty to remain competitive in attracting the top students
- Helps students in their present academic endeavours so they may recognize their dreams
Allocation code: 00311
Experiential Learning
Student Experience Enhancement Fund (SEEF)
- Allows students and student groups to go beyond the traditional classroom experience
Internship Program
- Gives students the opportunity to gain real-life work experience during a 10-16 week program
Community Outreach
Macdonald Farm Community Engagement Centre
- Will provide a modern venue for visitors including an interactive digital display
- Will foster a better understand of food production
- Will enhance Mac-Community partnerships
If you would like more information or would like to learn about other other programs at Macdonald, please contact Celeste Longhurst at celeste.longhurst [at] mcgill.ca or 514-398-7593.