Center for Community Engagement &
Service Learning: Student Section
Engaged Student Grants
Awards for Students Immersed in Service
The University of Denver is a private university dedicated to the public good. One way we serve the public is through the good works of our undergraduate students. The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is pleased to announce the new Engaged Student Grant. Undergraduate students who are committed to serving the community are encouraged to apply. Through these awards, we hope that students with creative ideas and dedication to service will immerse themselves in a community project that will benefit the public good. Individual students and small groups may apply. Students may receive up to $1000 for their project.
General Guidelines
- Grants are available to undergraduate students only
- Maximum award amount is $1,000
- Financial need is considered
- Preference will be given to students who are not eligible for Community Scholars Awards
What type of service qualifies?
Grants will be awarded to the most creative, feasible, and well thought out projects. Any action that serves the public good will be considered. Projects could include, but are not limited to:
- A project which creates a service or product for a local community which has identified a need. Students should show how their academic courses adequately prepare them to create such a project. This project should not be part of a course project or requirement, but something being done independently. Community or individual endorsement should be included with the application.
- Attendance or presentation at a conference on social or community issues. If the student is attending the conference, include a description of how the conference will enhance the student’s ability to create positive social change on campus or in the community. Preference will be given to students decide to make a presentation at the conference. A brief description of the presentation should be included.
- Reflection session leaders/ Mentors to support faculty teaching service-learning classes. You must be selected by a faculty member to receive this award.
- Other creative ideas are welcome.
Timeline:
First Round: Complete - Poster presentations by successful applicants will be in May 2006.
Second Round: Applications due April 21, 2006. Poster presentations will be in the Fall of 2006, date TBA.
Submit applications to the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (Driscoll South, Suite 22)
Note: Successful applicants will receive half of the award upon initiation of their project, and the other half after the Poster Presentation.
