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Travel places,\u202fmeet new people, learn & network!\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

External conferences and competitions allow you access to interact with professionals and students from around the world who share a common interest with you. Attending these types of events can help you widen your viewpoint of a profession and\u202findustry or\u202fintroduce you to\u00a0entirely new possibilities.<\/p>\n

The Rotman Conference & Competition Subsidy provides financial assistance to\u202fRotman\u202fCommerce students to allow you to experience all that these events have to offer.<\/p>\n

Subsidy Eligibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • The applicant must be a full-time or part-time\u202fRotman\u202fCommerce student and in good academic standing<\/li>\n
  • The subsidy requests must be submitted at least one month before departure for the event<\/li>\n
  • The applicant may apply for multiple events per year up to a maximum of $700 over the budget year (May 1st to April 30th)<\/li>\n
  • The applicant must complete the\u00a0second part of the subsidy application process\u00a0within four weeks of returning from the event. This includes a written reflection on key learning outcomes and takeaways\u202ffrom your experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Subsidy Amount<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Maximum subsidy amounts are allocated based on the location of the conference\/competition. Please see the below chart for a specific breakdown.<\/p>\n

    Students may receive a maximum of $700 per budget year (May 1 to April 30) and a maximum of $1,200 in subsidy throughout their time as a Rotman Commerce student.<\/p>\n

    Students may spend the subsidy funds on transportation, accommodations, and registration costs. Students are financially responsible for any additional costs for the experience not covered by the subsidy amount.<\/p>\n

    Any expenses outside the direct event are not covered by the subsidy program, including travel documents (passport\/visa\/insurance), meals, sightseeing, membership dues, and personal purchases. Travel and accommodation are also not covered for events within the Greater Toronto Area. Expenses incurred for extra nights\/days stayed in the destination city are not covered.<\/p>\n

    The total number of subsidies provided for an event and amount per applicant will depend on the number of requests and the total cost per student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Location of Conference\/Competition<\/strong><\/td>\nMaximum Subsidy Amount (CAD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Greater Toronto Area (GTA)<\/td>\n$200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ontario (outside of the GTA)<\/td>\n$300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Canada (outside of Ontario)<\/td>\n$450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    United States of America<\/td>\n$600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    International<\/td>\n$700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Travel places,\u202fmeet new people, learn & network!\u202f\u00a0 External conferences and competitions allow you access to interact with professionals and students from around the world who share a common interest with you. Attending these types of events can help you widen your viewpoint of a profession and\u202findustry or\u202fintroduce you to\u00a0entirely new possibilities. 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