Funding will be considered for applicants who demonstrate a financial barrier to participation due to the expenses of the program or the loss of income as follows:

• 1/3 of the cost of transportation, accommodation and living expenses while volunteering, to a maximum of $1500

Funding will be considered for participation in competitions—not already supported by UBC Sauder—as follows:

• Local (Lower Mainland): 1/3 of the cost of registration, to a maximum of $100
• West Coast (North America): 1/3 of the cost of registration, transportation and accommodation to a maximum of $250
• East Coast (North America): 1/3 of the cost of registration, transportation and accommodation to a maximum of $350
• International: 1/3 of the cost of registration, transportation and accommodation to a maximum of $800

Note that further funding for case competitions is available through CUS External Conferences (ExCO). Apply at excocus.com

Funding will be considered for conference attendance as follows:

• Local (Lower Mainland): 1/3 of the cost of registration, to a maximum of $100
• West Coast (North America): 1/3 of the cost of registration, transportation and accommodation to a maximum of $250
• East Coast (North America): 1/3 of the cost of registration, transportation and accommodation to a maximum of $350
• International: 1/3 of the cost of registration, transportation and accommodation to a maximum of $800

Note that further funding for conference attendance is available through CUS External Conferences (ExCO). Apply at excocus.com

Funding will be considered as follows:

• 1/2 of the registration fees to a maximum of $500*

*Students who receive a CFA Program Student Scholarship are not eligible to receive a UGO Student Experience Grant for the CFA program.

Funding will be considered as follows:

• 1/2 of the registration fees to a maximum of $500

Funding will be considered for new initiatives that support BCom students’ academic success, professional success, health and wellbeing, or community building. This funding is not to be relied upon as a consistent source of revenue as funding will not be granted to the same organization/initiative again for a minimum of three academic years.

These applications will automatically be considered for both the CUS Special Projects Fund and the UGO Student Experience Grants. 

How did the experience impact you?
The CFA Level 1 has enhanced my theoretical foundation in Finance and provided me with insight into the ethical framework that Chartered Financial Analysts abide by. On a more general level, preparing for and taking the exam has shown me the rigor with which investment management should be pursued and the seriousness of the business. It embeds a sense of responsibility into candidates since they will be managing the financial futures of clients. The CFA Level 1 is a great exam that also helps instill discipline and a sound work-ethic.

What do you plan to do once you graduate?
My Co-op placement (January-April) with the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation's (BCI) Private Markets team will give me added insight into the investment management industry. I hope to continue in the field while staying within the confines of the Capital Markets.

How did the experience impact you?
It was eye-opening to see new technology disrupting the world. I had the opportunity to attend the recruitment fair and it's crazy to realize how in-demand tech-related positions are – especially when considering the level of diversity in the workforce. In addition, I had the opportunity to meet influential leaders such as Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Square and Twitter.

What do you plan to do once you graduate?
Tech consulting at Accenture.

How did the experience impact you?
Ten weeks ago, I didn’t have a clue about how websites are built or what coding entailed. This experience definitely helped me appreciate the little things on a website (seriously, kudos to all the web developers out there!) and helped me become a better marketer. As a marketing student you don’t learn the hard skills in depth so this class really helped supplement my learnings from UBC Sauder.

What do you plan to do once you graduate?
A few months ago I started a platform called Apologue, which helps students dream bigger while also better identifying their career goals through stories and insights from professionals in different industries. I have huge plans for the platform and I definitely want to work on this full-time and take it to new heights! You can check it out at facebook.com/apologuenet