Office of Undergraduate Education

      Engagement Grants open to undergraduates for spring 2025

      Grants of $1,000 to $2,000 available; deadline to apply is Dec. 20

      Engagement Grants can help fund research, internships, study abroad and more. Credit: Steve Tressler / Penn State. Creative Commons

      UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Undergraduates from all campuses and academic disciplines can apply for funding from the Student Engagement Network for a wide range of projects, research and more. Groups also can apply for funding.  

      Engagement Grant applications are open now through Dec. 20 for the spring 2025 semester. This award cycle is for all experiences occurring between Jan.10 and May 9 only. Award notifications will be sent the week of Jan. 13. Funded engagement experiences must be completed by May 9. Successful applicants will receive $1,000 or $2,000 to cover a range of costs. The application and additional information can be found here.  

      Each student will be assigned an engagement coach to help them complete the required SEN Online Canvas course and excel in their engagement experience. The SEN Online Canvas course is a noncredit bearing, no-cost-added course centered on the student engagement journey. A total of $75,000 in grants will be awarded for spring 2025, with $50,000 for individual grants and $25,000 for group grants. An additional cycle will open Jan. 5, 2025, for Maymester and summer experiences.  

      Types of experiences funded by Engagement Grants  

      Below are examples of engagement experiences SEN will consider for funding. Students and faculty are encouraged to reach out to SEN staff with questions at engage@psu.edu.  

      • Undergraduate research     
      • Internships   
      • Community-based learning     
      • Creative accomplishments     
      • Courses with an out-of-class component     
      • Organizational experiences     
      • Peer mentoring     
      • Self-directed student engagement     
      • Volunteerism     
      • Employment experiences     
      • Study away/study abroad experience     

      The Engagement App is another way to explore and discover engagement opportunities on all campuses. Visit the site or download from the App Store or Google Play.    

      The Student Engagement Network is a joint initiative between Undergraduate Education, Student Affairs and Outreach and Online Education. The mission of the Student Engagement Network is to advance the power of participation by connecting students with experiences that empower them to make a positive impact as citizens and leaders of the world. 

      Last Updated December 2, 2024

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