Funding Priorities

Every student deserves to receive the financial support they need to complete their education, which is why the Emily Cares Student Emergency Fund and the Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour Award are our top funding priorities.

Learn how your donation will support students when they need it the most.

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Emily Cares Student Fund

Many students became financially unstable overnight when their source of income was reduced or disappeared entirely due to the pandemic.

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Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour Student Award Program

For Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour, accessing funds to support their education can greatly affect their earning ability.

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Portable Project Kits

Since the pandemic, students are motivated by the flexibility to work on projects from home. The demand for portable equipment exceeds what we have available.

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Planned Giving

When you leave a gift for Emily Carr University in your will, you contribute to future possibilities for our students, our alumni, and our extended community.

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Wellness Kitchen

The Wellness Kitchen is a safe space for our students to come together to cook, bake, eat, and gather around food.