International Alumnus Makes a World of Difference at Trent

Through a pace-setting philanthropic gift of $1M, international alumnus Justin Chiu is making a critical investment in international student support at Trent. This generous gift will establish two important new endowed funds: the Justin Chiu International Scholarship fund and the Rita Chiu Study Abroad Bursaries fund.

Rita Chiu Study Abroad Bursaries

The Rita Chiu Study Abroad Bursaries are named in honour of Justin Chiu’s wife, who took a one-year sabbatical leave from her job in Hong Kong to spend a memorable time with Justin at Trent in 1977. The bursaries are intended to encourage study and research abroad experiences and to offer support to those students who may think this unique educational opportunity is beyond their economic reach.

The bursaries are designed to expand the opportunity for Trent students to have the full experience of international education and to grow a sense of global citizenship by gaining learning experience outside of Canada.