Molson Writes a Generous Check for the Carabins

The University of Montreal's Carabins received a significant financial boost when the Molson Foundation announced a $2.5 million donation to support the institution's elite sports program.

The announcement was made on September 18, during the Carabins' first home football game. Geoff Molson was on hand to unveil this major contribution to the Science and Sports Fund. (TVA
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This fund will enable the various Carabins teams to strengthen their ties not only with researchers at the University of Montreal, but also with those at HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal. The goal is to further leverage scientific knowledge to benefit college sports. (Carabins⁠
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An Investment in Science and Student-Athletes

The Molson Foundation hopes to contribute to the development of best practices in various sports-related fields. In particular, research can be used to support student-athletes in their development and enhance their performance.

A significant portion of the donation will also help ensure the fund's long-term sustainability. According to the Université de Montréal, 60% of the $2.5 million contribution will be allocated to the endowment. (https://nouvelles.umontreal.ca/

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For Geoff Molson, science now plays a key role in the pursuit of athletic excellence. The owner of the Montreal Canadiens is also chair of the Carabins' Fundraising Advisory Committee, a campaign launched in the fall of 2025 with the goal of raising $20 million. (TVA Sports⁠

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This is not the Molson family's first major commitment to the Carabins. In 2015, the family participated in a University of Montreal fundraising campaign and contributed $2 million to the sports excellence program.

Ten years later, the Molson Foundation is continuing its involvement with the Carabins with yet another significant contribution.

For the Montreal-based organization, this support comes at a time when college athletics is constantly seeking to develop new approaches to support athletes as they balance their academic and athletic careers.

The new Science and Sport Fund could thus enable the Carabins to further bridge the gap between the worlds of research and competition, while contributing to the development of student-athletes across multiple disciplines. (Carabins⁠

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