SRPAA Leadership Fund for Black and Indigenous Communities – DRAFT

Testimonials

• “I grew up near here. Higher education was out of the question without financial support. My life changed when I received a scholarship to pursue my undergraduate degree. I’m moved by the overwhelming response of the Schulich alumni community to support this fund. I know it can change lives.”

• “Awareness and access foster opportunity. Engagement, community and mentorship can elevate this to success and contribution. These awards will ensure that promising high school students who might otherwise not consider attending the Schulich School of Business will have that experience, and in turn help create a more equitable and inclusionary environment, one that values diversity of people. ”

• “As a Schulich undergrad alumna, I am pleased to see that the increasing awareness around issues of equity and inequality has led to actionable steps to foster greater opportunities for individuals in underrepresented communities. Having financial support to access higher education alongside a community of academic and professional mentors will go a long way.”

• “As members of the Real Estate & Infrastructure industry and as community builders, we have the opportunity to address inequality. The inception of this fund provides a way to directly support the communities in which we work and contribute to the success of an inclusive workforce where everyone belongs.”

• “As a Schulich alumnus and as a Lecturer in the undergraduate program, I am inspired by the passion and engagement of the School’s community to make a positive change and move us forward through this initiative. Connecting with Black and Indigenous communities and high schools to promote this award is important to us. It will help us attract promising new students and make a difference at a crucial and decisive time in a student’s life.”