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Share your story as an award recipient!

Congratulations on receiving your scholarship, award or bursary.

At Queen’s University, many student funds are made possible by generous donors who believe in your potential and love learning about their support makes a difference.

A simple thank-you message goes a long way—sharing your story helps donors understand the impact they make and often inspires continued donations.

If you need help completing your form, want to learn more about your fund and the donor behind it, or if you have questions about how this information will be used, we’re here to assist you! Please contact the Donor Experience team in the Office of Advancement, Queen’s University at 613-533-2060, or 1-800-267-7837, or don-rel@queensu.ca.

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.

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Please list your degree and program or area of study.

Submit Anonymously

Do you wish to submit a thank you, but remain anonymous from the donor(s) and/or their family members/designates who supported the referenced award(s) listed above?

Share your Photo

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

Supported Formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF (Max. Size: 6MB, 2000 by 2000 pixels)

Share a Video

Do you want to share your message through video instead? Along with the completed form, we invite you to attach a short video. Simply include your name, degree year, and short thank you directed to the donor. Please do not direct your thank you to a specific name.

Add the URL of a video, e.g., https://youtube.com/abcedf

Copyright Declaration*

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.

Your Message

This is an opportunity to share your story and, if you would like to, a message of gratitude to the donor(s) who helped to make your award/bursary/scholarship possible. Don't overthink it—donors appreciate your unique experiences and perspective. It can be heartfelt and personal if you wish.

  • Tell us about your background and who you are (example information may include where you’re from, your interests/passions, achievements, family, history, extracurriculars, aspirations etc.)

  • Describe how the financial support has helped you (has it relieved financial stress, allowed you to focus on your studies, opened doors to new opportunities, or boosted your confidence?)

  • Is there anything you would like to say to the donor? (If you like, this is a chance to express your gratitude and the impact of the donor’s generosity on your life)

Review and Confirm

Please review and confirm your information and responses before submitting.

Recipient Information *

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* Your responses will be submitted anonymously to donors.

Promotional Consent (optional)

I 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. Only your first name, class and degree will be used.

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