Group Service Scholarship form

This award honors a registered student group that plans to engage in a community service project. The project may be a single event or a series of service events over the course of the semester.

Award Criteria

  • This award is open to groups of students performing a community service project.
  • Applicants of this award must be current UConn Students on the UConn Storrs Campus.
  • The Service must occur during the semester for which the award is given.
  • Funds being used must directly benefit the UConn students’ participation and will not be awarded to a third party vendor or non-profit
  • Diverse students and students from low-socioeconomic and culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this award.

General Award Information and Timelines

  • 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.
  • Once all funds have been awarded for the year, the process will close until the next academic year.
  • Awards are subject to tax implications. Winter session will be applies 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.

Group Service Award Application

  • Please include full names (first and last) of each group member.
  • In 500 words or less please describe the community service project/experience.
  • Please list all partners in this project including on-campus departments, non-profit providers or stakeholders in the project. Please include links to web resources or other resources that describe the partner.
  • Max. file size: 2 MB.
    The purpose of the budget narrative is to demonstrate you have considered the costs associated with your service project/experience. The budget narrative should provide a complete financial and qualitative description that supports the requested funds. Please use the budget narrative to provide a description of your budget.
  • Accepted file types: docx, doc, pdf, , Max. file size: 2 MB.
    Please describe your plans for the above mentioned community service project/experience and how this award will assist your group in achieving its goals. Your statement should not exceed 500 words.
  • Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, , Max. file size: 2 MB.
    Please have one or more statements of support written on your behalf from an instructor, advisor or mentor who has known you/your organization for at least one year.
  • 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.