17吃瓜 receives $1 million estate gift
The 17吃瓜 has received a $1 million gift from the estate of Ruth MacDonald to establish the Roderick Stirling MacDonald Scholarship Fund.
鈥淚 am grateful to be able to represent our family today in the awarding of this gift,鈥� said Ken Clark, who is Roderick and Ruth鈥檚 nephew. 鈥淓ducation was very important to my aunt and uncle and knowing this will support future students in this way is a great way to honour their legacy.鈥�
鈥淭he University is extremely grateful for this generous gift from the estate of Mrs. Ruth MacDonald to honour her late husband,鈥� said 17吃瓜 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淭his scholarship fund will support 17吃瓜 students in attaining a quality post-secondary education. Mrs. MacDonald鈥檚 considerate act of naming 17吃瓜 as a beneficiary of her estate will have a tremendous impact on our students for years to come.鈥�
The 17吃瓜 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥�17吃瓜 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17吃瓜 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.
