Meet Eva Li: The 2026 Recipient of the Gena Giansante Schulich Scholarship Award

Brokers Trust is pleased to share more information about the 2026 recipient of the Gena Giansante Award–Eva Li, at the Schulich School of Business.

The Brokers Trust Award in Memory of Gena Giansante is given annually to an incoming female MBA/IMBA student majoring in Accounting or Finance. The recipient in consideration has to present a minimum of B+ average and will be a Canada citizen, permanent resident or protected person and resident of Ontario who demonstrates financial need.

“Thank you, Brokers Trust, for the generous scholarship. It has helped cover the tuition fees for my first semester, and I am incredibly grateful for your support. The award has helped ease the financial burden of my education and take full advantage of the educational opportunities available at Schulich. Having previously worked in trade credit, I hope to continue helping companies manage risk throughout my career, much like Brokers Trust does through its tailored coverage for individuals and businesses.” – Eva Li, 2026 Recipient of the Gena Giansante Award

Congratulations Eva!

The Story Behind the Gena Giansante Scholarship Award

In January of 2009, the Gena Giansante Fundraiser was created to honour the memory of a beloved daughter of Fred Giansante and sister of Pina Memme. In 2005, Gena was diagnosed with Langerhan’s Cell Histiocytosis and sadly passed away from this rare disease in September 2006. Gena thrived in academics; generous with her talent and time, she often helped peers with their studies. She went on to graduate with an MBA from the Schulich School of Business. Her legacy lives on.

Brokers Trust has been honouring the memory of Gena for the past 17 years, with thousands donated to incoming female students, supporting the leadership of women. This is a fundraiser that we are extremely proud of and one that year over year we continue to bring to life.

Read more about this award: Schulich School of Business

Pictured from left to right: Ana Santos, Schulich School of Business, York University; Eva Li, 2026 Recipient of the Gena Giansante Award; Pina Memme, Managing Director of Personal Insurance; Melissa, Schulich School of Business, York University.