Student Thank You to Donors

Student Thank You to Donors - Online Form

Queen's University is grateful for the generosity of donors who believe in the value of education. Our donors appreciate learning more about the student recipients who benefit from awards they have funded. The information you provide assists donors to understand the importance and positive impact of their generosity.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Queen's University Royal Charter of 1841, as amended, and in accordance with Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable legislation, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and is used for the purpose of alumni relations, fundraising, and advancement activities. If you have questions about the information collected or how it will be used, please contact Donor Relations, Office of Advancement, Queen's University at 613.533.2060, or 1.800.267.7837 or email don-rel@queensu.ca.

If you would like to learn more about the donor(s) who have supported the award/bursary/scholarship you have received, please email don-rel@queensu.ca from you @queensu.ca email along with the name of your award and, name you are registered with and we'll happily provide some information about the award.

NOTE: When completing your submission, please use your own words and do not duplicate the examples provided.

Recipient Information

First Name *

Please use the name you are registered with at the university

Preferred Name

Last Name *

Queen's Email Address *

Queen's netid email address, not personal email address, this is used for verification purposes

Country

Province

State

City

What do you consider your hometown; if you are from outside of Canada, please indicate your state, province or territory beside city name

Academic Information

Year of Study *

This should represent your undergraduate year or appropriate degree program when you received the award/bursary/scholarship

Faculty/School *

This should represent your faculty or school when you received the award/bursary/scholarship

Area of Study

Major/Minor

Bursary/Scholarship/Award Information

IMPORTANT: If you received more than one Award, Bursary, or Scholarship, you may submit one response for all Awards/Bursaries/Scholarships or separate responses for each award.

Do you want to use the same response for all bursaries/awards/scholarships listed below?

Yes

No (To create separate responses, click on the award name below to enter unique answers for each bursary/award/scholarship name)

1. Bursary/Award/Scholarship Name*

How has/will this award make a difference to your time studying at Queen's? (i.e. improved your academic standing, allowed you to participate in an exchange, join a campus committee or club, etc.) What opportunities has/will it provide to you? Talk about what you hope to do with your education or what you want to do in the future. Describe what it means to you to earn a degree. Talk about the impact that the scholarship has had on your life. Describe new opportunities the scholarship may have afforded you.

DON'T COPY, use your own words: Example: After my Honours degree is finished, I would like to continue research biology through a Master's Degree and, potentially, a PhD. My dream is to be one of the three biologists on Canada's Species at Risk Act Board. I would love to aid in the preservation of species for future generations. Tip: Be genuine. If you don't know what you want to do in the future, that's ok; your donor wants to learn what makes you, you. They always want to know why you chose Queen's and what drove you to pursue your passions and educational aspirations at Queen's.

Please include a message of thanks to the donor(s) of this award. Be genuine and write like you're speaking with them; this isn't an academic report. Would you be able to take classes at Queen's without them? Let them know the difference they've made in your time as a student. Tip: When thanking your donor, you are encouraged to make your letter personal by adding information about yourself and how this award is helping you to meet your future educational and/or career goals.

DON'T COPY, use your own words: Example: My educational pursuits would not have been possible without your generous support through the [Award/Scholarship/Bursary name]. Thank you for allowing me to reach my fullest personal and professional potential. I am honoured to be the recipient of this award/bursary/scholarship. Your support has pushed me to work hard so I, too, can one0day provide a similar opportunity to a student like me.

Would you be willing to share your @queensu.ca email with your donor(s) or family who support this award?

Yes

Personal Statement

These statements may be shared with the donor(s) and/or family members who support the Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships listed above.

For the following, please write your responses in the first person and in complete sentences. This should feel personal and not report like, write like you are having a conversation. Please do not use emojis or short forms. Please see examples below.

Please tell us about your areas of interest in your field of study or activities/conferences you have been able or will take part in because of this award. For example, have you been involved in some exciting research, had a great experience at a conference? What you really enjoy about your program, and what excites you about your studies?

DON'T COPY, use your own words: Example: I am interested in better understanding how humans alter the sustainability of our resources and how we understand our place in the biosphere. As we continue to manage and construct our natural environment, it's important to scope out the full impact of our decisions and see how we can improve our policies to better the environment. I am actively involved in [name of conference/extracurricular activities, etc.]. NOTE: Provide details of your activities here.

Let us know what brought you to Queen's University? Why did you choose Queen's? What will you do to change the world with what you've learned at Queen's and/or your degree? Tip: Be genuine. If you don't know what you want to do in the future, that's fine. Your donor wants to learn what makes you, you. Donors always want to know what made Queen's your choice and what drove you to pursue your passions and educational aspirations at Queen's.

Share your photo (optional - max 8 MB in size, max 2000 x 2000 in resolution, accepted formats - .jpg, .png, .gif)

We invite you to include a personal photo (headshot). This may be shared with the donor(s) and/or family members who support your award, bursary, or scholarship. Please do not use group photos, the finished report shows a passport size photo, the donor wants to see you.

Share a video URL (optional)

Along with the completed form, we invite you to attach a short video. Simply include your name, degree year, award name, and short thank you directed to your donor. Please do not direct your thank you to a specific name.

All photographs and videos are protected by Copyright infringement laws. I am certifying that this photo and/or video belongs to me, and can be reproduced, used, exhibited, displayed, broadcasted, or distributed.

Yes

Student Consent

By submitting this form I consent to allow Queen's University to use or disclose all, or part, of the information on this form with the donor(s) who sponsored the referenced award/s listed above.

I further consent to allow Queen's University - Office of Advancement (fundraising) and/or my Faculty/School to use or disclose all, or part, of the information on this form for fundraising or promotional purposes which may include a web presence.*

Yes

Note: Queen's reserves the right to edit your submission to best fit the material/media to be presented. We will notify prior to use to confirm.

Please proof-read your responses before submitting your final form.

Further information on release of information to donors is available on the Office of the University Registrar, Students Awards Website.