$50,000 grant will help STEM students at Milton’s Laurier campus

A $50,000 grant by a Canadian bank will help STEM students at the Milton campus of Wilfrid Laurier University.

CIBC is supporting the creation of the new student award to help foster the success of equity-deserving students and help build the foundation for Laurier’s new Milton campus, while also encouraging the study of science, technology, engineering and math.

The gift of $50,000 will support the CIBC Milton Founders Entrance Scholarship, designated for incoming undergraduate students at Laurier’s new Milton campus. Preference will be given to students in STEM programs.

“We are grateful to CIBC for this generous investment in the next generation of innovators and leaders at Laurier,” said Laurier president and vice-chancellor Deborah MacLatchy. “This support opens doors to STEM programs and strengthens Laurier’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment on our campuses.”

CIBC and Laurier have been working together for decades to support Laurier students, with a focus on business and entrepreneurship. Highlights of CIBC’s past support include the CIBC Finance Scholarship, which supports women studying finance, and the CIBC Leaders in Entrepreneurship Award.