Your support fuels a legendary legacy: since 1973, Capilano University Blues Athletics has achieved numerous provincial championships and 15 national championships, while developing Academic All-Canadians, National Scholars and award-winning student-athletes. We take immense pride in creating an environment for student-athletes to excel.
Every gift supports the student-athlete experience, from financial awards, to performance supports, travel, training equipment, and student success initiatives.
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Donate"This support has been a huge financial relief for me and my family throughout my time at Capilano University. As a student-athlete, balancing academics, athletics, and work can be challenging, so the financial aid that I receive has been crucial for me being able to attend Capilano University. I am sincerely grateful and humbled that donors want to help alleviate the financial burden for me and my team."
Other ways to support student-athletes
In addition to supporting a specific team, you can help create lasting opportunities for student-athletes through scholarships, bursaries, and awards.
Endowed awards provide long-term support for student-athletes. Established with a minimum gift of $25,000, endowed funds are invested, with annual distributions supporting student-athletes year after year. Examples of existing endowed awards include:
Annual awards provide instant support to student-athletes through scholarships, bursaries, and awards. These funds can recognize academic achievement, athletic excellence, leadership, community involvement, or help students facing financial barriers.
Annual awards can be established with gifts starting at $1,000 per year, with a minimum three-year commitment.
To create an endowment or annual award that is aligned with your wishes, please contact the Capilano University Foundation at FDN@CapilanoU.ca. You can also support existing awards by giving online.
Adopt-a-Blue FAQs
These funds allow alumni, families, and friends to invest directly in supporting CapU Blues Athletics. Contributions provide immediate financial support for student-athletes, helping to fund athletic awards (scholarships, bursaries and awards), specialized training and essential student-athlete support services.
100% of your donation will go to the team or program of your choice.
A tax receipt for any donations over $20 will be issued to the name and address provided. Receipts will be mailed out after donations have been processed. If donating online, a tax receipt will be emailed immediately.
No. Donations can be made to Adopt-A-Blue programs at any time throughout the calendar year. Annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly or one-time donations can be made.
Yes. In addition to the Adopt-A-Blue programs, there are endowments that create permanent, guaranteed sources of financial support for student-athletes. You can also contribute to annually funded scholarships, bursaries and awards. Please contact the CapU Foundation to learn more about existing funds that support student-athletes.
Yes. The CapU Blues is excited to work with individuals and businesses interested in supporting our mission through endowments or annual awards. Contact the Philanthropy and Alumni Relations team at FDN@CapilanoU.ca to build your custom giving plan.