UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Students can now apply for a Student Engagement Network (SEN) Grant to support undergraduate engagement experiences during fall 2022 and the upcoming winter break. Engagement experiences can take many forms and grants can help students cover many kinds of costs.
The deadline to apply for a SEN grant is 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5. The application and additional information can be found here. Award decision notifications will be sent during the week of Sept. 16, and all engagement experiences during this grant cycle should be completed by Jan. 9, 2023.
Engagement grants can be used by students at all campuses
Undergraduate students from all Penn State campuses are invited to apply to the SEN Grant program. Students granted funding will receive $1,000 or $2,000 to complete their engagement experience and must participate in the SEN Online Canvas course (no tuition cost, non-credit bearing), centered on the student engagement journey. Each student also will be assigned an engagement coach to help them complete their engagement experience. A total of $80,000 in grants will be awarded for fall 2022.
“Engagement outside the classroom is a hallmark of the undergraduate experience at Penn State,” said Michael Zeman, director of the Student Engagement Network. “Students completing the grant program are demonstrating advanced mindset for personal growth and professional readiness. We are encouraging students to consider the grant program as both an enabler and an enrichment resource. We expect to see more proposals in the upcoming year.”
Projects must comply with federal, state, local and University policies related to COVID-19 safety.
Below are examples of engagement experiences SEN will consider for funding. Students and faculty are encouraged to reach out to SEN staff if they have questions.
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undergraduate research
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professional experiences
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community-based learning
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creative accomplishments
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courses with an out-of-class component
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organizational experiences
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peer mentoring
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self-directed student engagement
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volunteerism
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employment experiences
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study away/study abroad experience
To see examples of previously funded projects, visit engage.psu.edu/stories. Students are encouraged to explore and discover engagement opportunities on the Engagement App. Visit 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.