APPLY!: US SIF Student Opportunities + Additional Programs
Aviva Gornick
Hello SIILK Network members!
We wanted to share this list of resources for students involved in sustainable investing on campus, in case any of you would be interested in an opportunity to attend the US SIF Forum and gain further experience through related workshops!
US SIF Peter DeSimone Student Scholarship Program
US SIF works to ensure that the US capital markets play an active role in driving investments toward more sustainable and equitable outcomes. The Peter DeSimone scholarship allows up to 8 students to attend the US SIF FORUM 2025 [ussif.org] free of charge, and is a fantastic opportunity to attend and connect with sustainable investment experts.
US SIF FORUM is the largest US convening of leaders across the capital markets ecosystem coming together to drive a more sustainable economy. The 4 day event will be held in Washington DC this June 25-27th, 2025. These scholarships are made possible through the support of our dedicated sponsors: Praxis Mutual Funds, Boston Trust Walden and Terra Alpha Investments.
Apply and learn more here [ussif.org]
Applications close April 25, 2025 at midnight ET
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US SIF Fundamentals in Sustainable and Impact Investing
US Sustainable Investment FORUM (US SIF) will be hosting a virtual course designed for investment professionals to gain the essential knowledge and tools needed to integrate sustainable investing into your practice. Learn from expert practitioners and explore:
The history and evolution of sustainable investing
Portfolio construction considerations, including ESG incorporation & shareowner advocacy
Performance studies, fiduciary standards & regulatory updates from the SEC & DOL
Best practices for ESG data analysis and practical portfolio integration
The event will be open to students interested in gaining technical knowledge and expertise in sustainable investing. The event is paid, but there will be a promotional code available for students.
Event Details
Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Student Promo Code: EDUSIF25
Price: $50 with use of promo code
Register and learn more here [ussif.org]
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UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative IFRS Workshop
The IFRS The IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards Training workshop, developed by the UN SSE in collaboration with the IFRS Foundation and IFC., is designed to help participants and their organizations meet the growing demands of sustainability-related financial disclosure.
Why attend?
Boost your professional credentials with CPD-certified training and deepen your expertise in sustainability reporting - a rapidly growing skill set in global finance.
Learn to implement IFRS S1 and S2 (on sustainability and climate-related disclosures).
Gain tools to integrate sustainability into governance, strategy, and risk management.
This free, CPD-certified program is open to participants from listed companies, financial institutions, and regulators. Space is limited, so we encourage registering early.
Reserve your spot here for April 29 [unctad.us6.list-manage.com] OR here for May 8 [unctad.us6.list-manage.com]
We encourage you to apply if any of these opportunities align with your interests!
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