Seneca Alumni

2024-2025 Pay It Forward Challenge

At Seneca Polytechnic, our students are driven by ambition, by passion, and by the support of our generous donors.

By joining forces and giving together, our alumni can forever change the lives of those following in their footsteps, helping more students achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Since 2016, Seneca graduates have donated over $1.9M supporting our students in financial need, providing them with access to a healthy meal every day and balancing the scales of inequality so all our students may follow their ambitions. This is the power of your collective giving at work. 

Individually, alumni contributions may seem small, but when combined, they make a significant impact, helping turn aspirations into reality. Together, we can make a difference and enable more students to pursue their dreams and better our all our communities.

The Pay It Forward Challenge supports students from across our campuses by helping them where they need it most.

When we give together, we empower more students. Thank you for giving generously.

Affordability is one of the greatest threats to our student's education.

Choosing between food and rent shouldn’t be an option.

All students should be given the same opportunity to succeed.

Alumni Pay It Forward Bursary

To date, 515 students have received a $500 bursary with $257,000 total donations received from our alumni and corporate donors.

A $500 bursary is equivalent to 32 hours of work for a student earning minimum wage. Since 2016, 16,480 hours of free time have been gifted to deserving Seneca students – thanks to the Pay It Forward Challenge.

Contact Us

Pay It Forward Challenge Inquiries

Teresa Cheng 437.312.0864 teresa.cheng@senecapolytechnic.ca

Impact of Your Giving

Pavel B
It was not an easy decision to move to a new country to study while having a family to support. I am grateful for the Alumni Pay It Forward Bursary which allowed me to focus on my final year with a lightened financial burden. Thank you again for your valuable support.

Chik H
Student, International Business

Kimberly O
I work two part-time jobs to support my studies and I’m so grateful to have received the Alumni Pay It Forward Bursary. This bursary allowed me to work fewer hours and focus on my studies, as well as other educational opportunities. Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.

Kimberly O
Student, Accounting & Finance advanced diploma program

Ways to Give

Online Payment

To make an online donation, please visit our donation page.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Every dollar donated goes directly towards supporting our students. Seneca never spends donors’ funds on administration.

Yes. Tax receipts are issued for all donations of $20 and above. For online donations, a tax receipt will be generated and emailed to you. A tax receipt will be mailed for all donations received by cash or cheque.

Yes. For information on how to remain anonymous, please email Teresa Cheng or call 437.312.0864