Name: Reem Gharib
Year of Study: 2nd Year
Area of Study: Bachelor of Commerce
Faculty/School: Smith School of Business
The Promise Scholars program was established in the fall of 2019, and is a comprehensive initiative designed to reduce financial barriers and increase access to Queen’s for local first-generation students. The program provides dedicated financial, academic, and career support to help students complete their degrees.
“This scholarship has made it possible for me to pursue my dream of studying at Smith School of Business. This scholarship has also opened a lot of opportunities for me to gain valuable experience through summer employment as well as through conferences. I’ve gained extremely valuable knowledge that I will carry with me forever! More specifically, it allowed me to pursue my dream program, removed many barriers for me, and introduced me to a lot of on-campus opportunities. Additionally, it has allowed me to make a lot of meaningful connections with others at the university.
I am very thankful knowing that I have financial security as being a student can be extremely expensive. I am very grateful for the support that the scholarship offers in obtaining summer employment opportunities. It has been an awesome resource for me!
I would love to pursue a career in marketing with a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) company, consulting firm, or in the sports industry. I am also open to working as a marketing consultant.” - Reem Gharib.
The Promise Scholars program is one of many initiatives that demonstrate Queen’s commitment to advancing our standing in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which track how universities are progressing toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs). SGD #1 – No Poverty aims to end poverty in all its forms, everywhere. The Promise Scholars program aligns with Queen’s goal to move more towards SDG #1 by increasing financial support options for students and citizens in the local community and through research on poverty in many academic disciplines.
