Becoming a Donor

AREF appreciates the generosity of our donors who year-after-year provide the financial support that AREF’s needs in order to achieve its goals. Donations are allocated to providing scholarships as well as building an endowment fund to sustain AREF’s programs for years to come. To become an AREF donor,

…decide on the Type of Donation:

• Establish an endowment fund to recognize the life of a friend, mentor, or family member

• Or, one-time or ongoing donations in the form of scholarships, prizes or bursaries.

Then, decide on the Donation Amount:

• Each $25,000 endowment donation, allows for an annual perpetual named scholarship of $1,000 in a field of study of your choosing.

• For one-time donations,

  • Scholarships of $5,000 require a $5,500 donation

  • Scholarships of $3,000 requires a $3,500 donation

  • Scholarships of $1,000 requires a $1,500 donation.

For more information on how to donate to AREF, please email info@alrashidfoundation.org. We greatly appreciate your interest!

Donations can be made through CanadaHelps. Please note that CanadaHelps deducts 3.75% of all donations made through its platform. Alternatively, you can make a direct donation through e-transfer to etransfer@alrashidfoundation.org. We are so thankful for your generosity.