TIME LEFT TO MAKE YOUR IMPACT!

24 Hours to Make a Difference This RRU Giving Day!

On November 25, 2026, you’ll have 24 hours to help support students where they need it most.

Explore our six spotlight funds—each one making a powerful difference.

Life Happens Bursary

Help students overcome unexpected challenges—your gift supports emergency bursaries and the RRU Student Food Bank, for when “life happens”.

John Horgan Entrance Award

Empower students with up to $5,000 for tuition—honour John Horgan’s legacy by making education more accessible at the RRU Langford, John Horgan campus. 

Hatley Park Gardens, Grounds & Heritage Fund

Support the gardens —your gift grows The Farm at RRU and revitalizes the Japanese Gardens, creating inspiring spaces for hands-on education and community connection.

Area of Greatest Student Need

Motivate future leaders—your gift equips RRU students to tackle global challenges with courage, confidence, and purpose through entrance awards and bursaries. 

Military Heritage Fund 

Preserve and enhance military heritage—your gift restores historic sites, protects artifacts, and honours Royal Roads’ legacy for future generations. 

Indigenous Scholars Grant 

Celebrate Indigenous leadership—your gift supports Indigenous scholars, research, Elder connections, and community-driven learning to help restore knowledge and build sustainability. 

Are you looking to support a specific faculty or initiative close to your heart?

Browse the other funds you can support on Giving Day.

Thank You to Our Matching Donors

We are grateful to the following donors for their inspiring generosity. Together, they will match up to $130,000 in gifts during RRU Giving Day, reflecting a deep commitment to student success and the power of collective impact.

  • President Philip Steenkamp: all funds up to $25,000
  • Royal Roads University Faculty Association: Indigenous Scholars Grant up to $20,000
  • Andrew Beckerman: John Horgan Entrance Award up to $10,000
  • Anonymous: New CAF RRU Award up to $50,000
  • Anonymous: New CAF RRU Award up to $25,000

RRU Giving Day Advisory Circle

The RRU Giving Day Advisory Circle is a passionate group of faculty, staff, alumni, students, ex-cadets, and donors who help shape and amplify RRU Giving Day and champion a culture of philanthropy at Royal Roads.

We are thankful for the leadership and enthusiasm of our 2026 Advisory Circle members:
Scott Ackerman, Dapo Bankole, Stephanie Clay, Lisa Corak, Kim Daniels, Michael Hoang, Domenico Iannidinardo, Jaya Jacob, Eva Malisius, Ricardo Martinez, Moira McDonald, Donneil McNabb, Corey McPherson, Rhett Reilkoff and Donna van Akker.

Hay’sxw’qa si’em nakwilia
[Hy-sh-kwa sea-em na-kwil-ia]

Thank you, my honourable people

Royal Roads acknowledges the campus is located on the traditional Lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.

With gratitude, we live, work and learn here where the past, present, and future of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff come together.