Conference Sponsorships
At BOL, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for international students to push past limitations and achieve their professional goals. Attending professional conferences and networking events present a great opportunity for international students to:
Network with industry leaders, hiring managers and peers
Participate in professional development workshops and competitions related to their field of study
Secure jobs
Top conferences such as the NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) conference and the SWE (Society of Women Engineers) conference have hosted reputable companies such as Google, Nvidia, Disney, Meta, Snapchat, Tesla, Boston Consulting Group, JP Morgan, American Express, e.t.c.; these companies recruit and hire conference attendees.
We recognize that attending these conferences can be financially burdensome for international students due to costs such as registration fees, travel, and accommodation. These expenses can exceed $1,500 per student, depending on travel distance/location. As such, our mission is to support international students in overcoming these financial barriers and foster the achievement of their career goals.
To date, BOL has successfully sponsored 10 international students to conferences such as NSBE, SWE & Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Our sponsorship includes:
Financial support: We provide both partial and full sponsorships to international students to cover conference registration fees, accommodation, flight fares, and meals.
Mentorship: We offer resume reviews and interview prep workshops to ensure that sponsees are well-equipped for success before heading to the professional conferences
Our goal is to expand our impact by:
Sponsoring at least, 10 more international students to professional conferences by December 2025
Providing sponsorship to professional conferences in a diverse range of industries such as medicine, business, e.t.c.
We look forward to partnering with you as we work towards accomplishing our mission!