ROTMAN COMMERCE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' AWARD
for the students, by the students
What is the RCSA International Students' Award?
This in-course award, created by students at RCSA for International RC Students in Y2-4, aims to celebrate high academic achievers who have demonstrated exceptional extracurricular activities, show a desire to create global change, and are dedicated to giving back to their school and community.
Be a Part of RCSA's Legacy:
RCSA’s International Student Award was designed to help provide international students with financial support. COVID-19 brought challenges for us all, especially for international students at UofT. Managing tuition fees and living expenses are extremely difficult, and the physical, emotional, and financial hardships that has come from the pandemic continue to affect daily lives. RCSA wants to initiate a cycle of giving back to our International community.
It is our goal to provide financial support to exceptional International students through this award to help them focus on their studies. Your donation in any amount would contribute to the wellness of the overall Rotman Commerce Community, creating a significant impact. We are extremely grateful for all donations. Your generosity allows us to continue helping international students make positive steps into the future.
Click on the link below to donate:
Eligibility for this Award:
– An international fee-paying RC Student
– Studying in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year at RC with cGPA of 3.0 or higher
– Demonstrates breadth and/or depth of involvement in the international community or their local/student community.
RCSA's Long Term Vision for this Award:
By launching this award, we are able to start a movement that focuses on recognizing international students who have demonstrated outstanding merit. The fundraising goal for this initiative is $25,000 in order to exist in perpetuity as an endowed award, and create a lasting legacy as a way to honour excellent students now and far into the future.
We truly hope that this initiative will foster a more equitable university experience overall and encourage international student leaders of our community. This award will give RC’s own accomplished alumni the opportunity to become inspiring role models to outstanding international students with the potential to become successful leaders in their workplace and community.
1: 215 international enrolled RC students from Y1-4 in 2019-20 participated in this survey.
71%
of surveyed international RC students expressed financial difficulties.
(e.g. difficulty meeting bill payments, paying for school tuition/other fees, etc.)
We aim to celebrate the diversity of nationalities that contribute to excellence at Rotman Commerce.
For More Information:
Satvik Gupta
RCSA Director of Finance
satvik.gupta@mail.utoronto.ca
Emily Gong
Development Officer, Leadership & Annual Giving
emily.gong@utoronto.ca