Description

The University College Leadership Grant for Mentors offers student mentors involved in University College mentoring programs the opportunity to enhance their collegiate learning experience by supporting their participation in the following areas (all opportunities must be university sponsored or approved):

• Research related to mentoring
• Service learning projects
• Attendance at academic conferences or institutes
• Study abroad experiences
• Domestic exchanges with another U.S. college or university
• Internships

Eligibility requirements

Student mentors who have received the Scott Evenbeck Leadership Scholarship for at least two semesters are eligible to apply for funds to participate in a university-approved experience. In addition, the following requirements must be met:

• Be a current mentor affiliated with an eligible program for at least two semesters.
• Have good standing in the mentor program.
• Have approval by the mentor's program director.
• Be in good academic standing (2.8 GPA or higher) (considerations for missed coursework/classes if applicable).
• Have written proof of acceptance to a university-qualified event (e.g., conference, exchange program, study abroad, research, internship experience).
• Have not received this award before; mentors are eligible to receive this award only once.

Award amounts

• Barbara Jackson Semester Study Abroad Award (preference given to students traveling to a third-world country): $5,000
• Fernando Mercado Service Abroad Award (preference given to students volunteering abroad): $1,500
• Rick Ward Research Award (preference given to students conducting research): $1,500
• General Awards: $800–$2,000