Thank You
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message from UBC Sauder Dean Darren Dahl
Thank you for supporting UBC Sauder students. Your contributions to our scholarship and bursary funds are transforming lives and creating lasting impact in our community. Talented students can now focus on their studies and fulfill their potential, regardless of financial circumstances.
Through your generosity, we can celebrate students by recognizing academic merit and providing financial assistance, while at the same time building sustainable programs for future generations. Together, we are fostering an environment in which every student can succeed and thrive in their studies.
We are excited to share highlights from this past year that demonstrate the meaningful difference your investment makes.
Once again, on behalf of UBC Sauder, thank you for your continued commitment to our students and your belief in the power of education.
We are grateful you are part of our dynamic community.
Kind regards,
Darren Dahl Dean, UBC Sauder School of Business RBC Financial Group Professor of Entrepreneurship
UBC Sauder Bursary and Scholarship Award statistics
Your contributions to the UBC Sauder Bursary and Scholarship provide financial aid to deserving students, and ensures more students have the opportunity to join the next generation of business leaders.
In the 2024/2025 academic year:
students
40 $57,960
received a total of $68,650
through the UBC Sauder School of Business Bursary & Scholarship
Over the past fiscal year, donors like you added:
to the UBC Sauder Bursary & Scholarship funds (raised FY25)
students Since inception, 22 years ago:
received a total of $719,990
420 through the UBC Sauder School of Business Bursary & Scholarship
Thank You From Eileen Kim, student award recipient
This undergraduate was able to volunteer, as well as bolster her skills with training, thanks to crucial financial support
Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on my education and university experience.
I’d like to share a little about myself. Although I go by my English name, Eileen, my birth name is Minyu. I was born in Seoul, Korea and moved to Vancouver when I was five. Growing up, I helped my parents run their small café in West Vancouver, which sparked my passion for business, and instilled in me the values of hard work and perseverance. This foundation led me to pursue my studies at UBC Sauder.
As a first-generation immigrant, financial challenges often made it difficult to participate in extracurricular activities. To support myself, I worked part-time throughout high school, balancing academics and other commitments. Because of that, the bursaries I was lucky enough to receive have allowed me to focus more fully on my studies and continue engaging in meaningful opportunities at the university.
I am currently specializing in finance and have been actively involved in various programs, including UBC Sauder JDC West and the UBC Sauder Women in Finance Training (SWIFT) program. These experiences have helped me develop practical skills and explore different career paths. This year, I am excited to give back by leading workshops through the SWIFT program, empowering other young women to pursue careers in finance.
This summer, I have worked in Toronto and will be heading to Barcelona on exchange in the upcoming semester. I look forward to broadening my perspective, experiencing new cultures and stepping outside my comfort zone — all this would not have been possible without the support of donors. The kindness and support of donors have truly inspired me to make the most of my university experience and give back to others along the way.
Eileen Kim BCom 2027 Candidate
Thank You From Reagan Leung, student award recipient
A ‘vote of confidence’ scholarship turned the dream of a Toronto internship into reality
It was an honour and meaningful vote of confidence to receive the UBC Sauder School of Business Scholarship.
While it certainly validated my late-night study sessions, the award also provided crucial funding to realize my summer career plans: a Marketing Internship in Toronto with American Express Canada.
The financial leverage was a game-changer. Coming from a low-income household, it allowed me to afford cross-country relocation.
Beyond the balance sheet, this award was a powerful motivator. It was a signal that hard work at UBC Sauder is recognized and valued, making me feel immensely proud to be backed by a community committed to supporting its students unequivocally.
This award has not just eased my path; it has fundamentally strengthened my bond with our school. As a future alumnus, I am already planning how to pay this incredible investment forward. Thank you for believing in me, and for making me proud to be a UBC Sauder student.
Reagan Leung BCom 2026 Candidate