Vision
For more than 30 years, Dalhousie University’s Agricultural Campus in Truro has proudly sponsored refugee students through the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Student Refugee Program (SRP). Each year, this life‑changing commitment provides essential financial and community support to a student during their first year in Canada at a cost of approximately $40,000 per student.
This year, due to budget constraints, we face a $10,000 funding gap. With your support, we can continue this long‑standing tradition of welcome, education and opportunity.
Led by the WUSC Local Committee, a student‑run group within the Dalhousie Agricultural Students’ Association (DASA), and supported by the campus and wider community, this campaign ensures this year’s refugee student, often from a camp in South Sudan, Uganda, or Kenya, can pursue post‑secondary education and begin building a sustainable, independent future.
Story
Every WUSC‑sponsored student brings a unique journey, marked by resilience, determination and hope. Students selected for the program study hard to earn admission, often in the face of significant barriers.
When they arrive in Truro, our campus community comes together to provide not only financial assistance, but also a sense of belonging, helping them to settle in, thrive and focus on their studies.
Strategy
The Agricultural Campus community is ready and committed to providing the academic and social support students need to succeed. What we need now is your help to cover the essential financial costs that make this support possible.
This campaign focuses on closing the current funding gap so we can fully meet our sponsorship commitment and continue welcoming WUSC students without interruption.
Impact
Your contribution will directly support a sponsored student’s first year in Canada by helping provide:
- Warm winter clothing
- Textbooks and academic supplies
- Essential living expenses through a monthly stipend
By easing financial stress, your generosity allows students to focus on learning, personal growth and their path toward long‑term self‑sufficiency.
If you have any questions, please contact Joy Galloway-Jones, Assistant Dean, Student Experience and WUSC Advisor, at Joy.Galloway-Jones@dal.ca.
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