TMU receives $25M donation for engineering, architecture scholarships

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has received a $25-million donation to establish the largest scholarship fund in its history, supporting students studying engineering and architectural science.

The university announced the investment on Thursday and said the funding will provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students across its Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science.

The donation comes from Jack Cockwell, group chairman of Brookfield Asset Management and an honorary member of TMU's board of governors.

The gift honours outgoing university president Mohamed Lachemi, a civil engineering professor who has led the institution since 2016.

Of the $25 million, $10 million will fund undergraduate entrance awards and scholarships recognizing academic achievement among upper-year students.