The KPMG Foundation has made a $105,000 donation to Niagara College’s Together campaign, supporting students from the School of Business and Management.
The gift builds on KPMG Foundation’s two established scholarships at NC – the KPMG Business Scholarship and the KPMG Accounting Award. Thanks to the Foundation’s new pledge, the number of scholarships will be expanded to provide seven annual $2,500 financial awards over the next three years for eligible students preparing for careers in accounting, marketing, human resources, international business, and more.
KPMG is a Canadian leader in professional services. With a culture that extends beyond good business practice, KPMG has been recognized for its efforts to help alleviate poverty, protect the environment and support education in communities across Canada.
Over the years, KPMG has provided future young professionals studying at Niagara College with financial support and greater access to the applied learning opportunities that NC is known for.
“We are pleased to support exceptional students in Niagara College’s School of Business and Management who embody our KPMG values and who make positive contributions within their school, work and community,” said Nancy Adie-MacKay, Board Chair, KPMG Foundation. “These students are the leaders of tomorrow and we are committed to supporting their success.
The KPMG Business Scholarship is awarded to students from any program within the School of Business and Management who demonstrate academic excellence and teamwork, and who lead by example at the College, at work or in their personal lives. The KPMG Accounting Award is given to final year students from the Business – Accounting, Business Administration – Accounting or Business Administration – Accounting (Co-op) program who also lead by example and who demonstrate qualities including teamwork and respect, open and honest communication and a commitment to their community.
“In many cases, the financial support provided by donors like the KPMG Foundation is what allows a student to pursue and achieve their dreams and ambitions,” said Gord Arbeau, Vice-President, Advancement. “I want to thank the KPMG Foundation for recognizing the value of the education that we provide and for their investment in the potential of our students.”
“We are deeply grateful to the KPMG Foundation for generously supporting students at Niagara College and we proudly recognize our shared mission of fostering a positive future for emerging professionals across Niagara and beyond,” said Kaylin Bailey, Major Gifts Manager, NC Development and Donor Stewardship. “Scholarship awards not only help students financially, they also give students a boost of confidence and the validation that they are on a path to success.”
The KPMG Foundation scholarships were first established in 2018 and have made a meaningful impact for student recipients over the years.
“Receiving the KPMG Business Scholarship was instrumental in my educational journey, allowing me to focus on my studies without the added stress of financial strain,” said NC alumna Lyndsay Burke, who graduated from the Business Administration – Human Resources (Co-op) program in June 2025.
“This support gave me the opportunity to excel academically and gain hands-on experience through my co-op placement, where I could apply my learning in a real-world setting. I’m grateful for KPMG’s generosity, which supported my career aspirations in business and human resources,” added Burke.
In addition to funding scholarships, KPMG has contributed to campus redevelopment projects, sponsored signature college events like NC’s annual Golf Classic, and supported experiential learning initiatives for business students including a Pitch Perfect competition, $5 Challenge and the first-ever Niagara College Marketing Competition (NCMC) held in November 2025.
“On behalf of the School of Business and Management, thank you to the KPMG Foundation for contributing to exceptional learning experiences and providing much-needed financial support for our students over the years,” said Evan DiValentino, Dean, Business and Environment. “Donors like KPMG are directly enhancing the student experience and helping more students reach their full potential.”
Making college education more accessible is a key priority for Niagara College, and a pillar of the Together campaign, which aims to expand scholarships and bursaries so that every student can access support. In addition to empowering student success, the multi-year $50 million fundraising campaign is addressing the worker shortages in trades and healthcare, creating equitable and diverse learning environments, equipping graduates with cultural awareness and global competencies, and fostering research, creativity, and innovation to help close Canada’s productivity gap.
Community partners and donors are invited to learn more about the important priorities of the Together campaign by visiting niagaracollege.ca/together. Discover how you can support this and other worthwhile initiatives by getting involved.
