Individual Service Scholarship form

This scholarship honors an individual who plans on engaging in a community service project. The project may be a single event or a series of service events over the course of the semester.

This service award has been inspired by UConn’s commitment to develop active global citizens and is meant to increase accessibility to service opportunities for students from low socioeconomic and culturally diverse backgrounds.  It is aimed at decreasing financial barriers for undergraduate students who wish to pursue service and civic engagement opportunities through University sponsored programs. Applications will be accepted from current undergraduate students and from undergraduate student groups at UConn.

 

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship honors an individual who plans on engaging in a community service project. The project may be a single event or a series of service events over the course of the semester.

Scholarship Criteria:

  • This scholarship is open to individuals performing a community service project.
  • Applicants of this scholarship must be current UConn students.
  • The service must occur during the academic year for which the scholarship is given.
  • Funds being used must directly benefit the UConn student’s participation and will not be awarded to a third party vendor or non-profit.

General Scholarship Information and Timeline:

  • Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will be accepted until funds for the year have been exhausted.
  • Scholarship amounts will range from $25.00 – $250.00; under exceptional circumstances, the committee may approve a higher amount.
  • Awards are subject to tax implications. Winter session will be applied to the Fall or Spring financial package based on program need.

If you have any questions please call 860-486-1165 or email communityoutreach@uconn.edu.

Individual Scholarship Application Form

  • Please note that receiving this scholarship could affect your current financial aid status
  • Briefly describe the service project/experience, the programs it's affiliated with, and what social issues it addresses. Please indicate any non-profits or community partners involved in the project.
  • Max. file size: 2 MB.
    To supplement the financial information you provided, your Statement of Financial Need is an opportunity to compellingly tell the committee why you need this scholarship. Consider sharing: 1. Your understanding of the expenses associated with your service experience. 2. Why you are unable to cover your contribution to your service experience. Examples include but are not limited to: other life and/or academic expenses, changes that may have occurred in your life to impact your ability to pay. 3. How you would benefit from the scholarship award.
  • Accepted file types: docx, doc, pdf, , Max. file size: 2 MB.
    Please tell us why you want to participate in this service project/experience.
  • Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, , Max. file size: 2 MB.
    Please have one or more statements of support written on your behalf from a peer, co-worker, or trusted individual. Faculty and staff statements of support are accepted but not required.
  • Max. file size: 2 MB.
    Please enclose a resume that includes current and previous employment, including military experience, part-time work, and summer or other temporary positions. Your resume should also list your involvement in extracurricular activities, such as organizations, clubs, sports, and campaigns, while attending the University of Connecticut.
  • I attest that the Information in this application and its supporting materials are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
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