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Voices of RPIA
In Our Community
The RPIA ACE Program stands for Academic & Community Empowerment and aims to provide a wealth of opportunities to disenfranchised groups either through academic or community-driven initiatives. The program will focus on nurturing the next generation of leaders in Canada through a variety of programs including scholarships, internships, mentorship, and financial literacy. As a firm, we are committed to empowering and nurturing the unlimited potential in our community.
Meet Our 2023 RPIA ACE Scholarship Recipient and Summer Intern
“I don’t take for granted the impact of every opportunity I experience because I know that the most crucial investment I can make is in myself. Every opportunity, no matter how small, has the potential to shape my life in profound ways as I learn and grow. By investing in myself and embracing these experiences, I can unlock my full potential and achieve my greatest aspirations.”
- Onome Gbinije RPIA ACE Scholarship Recipient (2023) from the University of Toronto
Onome Gbinije 4th-year student, University of Toronto
“The best thing about my internship was the opportunity to look at different companies and learn how to evaluate them from a credit perspective. Everyone at RPIA was always open to answering all my questions and willing to take the time to explain certain concepts comprehensively.”
- Kevin Roe RPIA ACE Summer Intern 2023
Kevin Roe 3rd-year student, University of Toronto
RPIA ACE Finance Award for BIPOC Students at the University of Victoria RPIA has pledged $5,000 CAD per year for a non-renewable award for a third or fourth- year undergraduate student who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour (BIPOC). The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible and demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the financial industry. Preference will be given to students with financial need.
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