Now and Forever, Cape Breton University

Thank you for supporting the Forever CBU campaign. When you choose to make a gift to Cape Breton University,  you are directly making an impact on students.  Your contributions allow CBU to break down barriers for students who want to pursue post-secondary education through bursaries and attract the world’s brightest minds to study on the Island by offering a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and awards.

CBU is grateful for support from incredible donors like you, from Cape Breton and from all over the world.

When you support Cape Breton University, you’re joining a family of alumni, friends, and community members who are working to ensure students have everything they need to succeed. Your donations help provide CBU students with the ability to explore their passions and develop the skills they’ll need to help shape the world around us.

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Cape Breton University has bold and ambitious plans for the future. Currently, CBU is raising funds for the Forever CBU campaign. This $50 million campaign, the largest in CBU’s history, will change the face of campus through new and exciting infrastructure and support student aspirations for generations to come.

Please note that the Alumni and Development Offices of Cape Breton University are located at  1270 Grand Lake Road, Cape Breton University Campus, MacDonald Residence. We welcome you to drop by or you can reach us by phone at 902-563-1271. 

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