Community Engagement

Center for Public Service (CPS)

Community Engaged Research Fund Award

Award Value:
Up to $500 per year per student

Eligibility & Uses:
Supports community engaged research interests. Students must be under faculty supervision, and enrolled in a credit bearing research course/independent study.

Dates/Deadlines:
Rolling

Info:
cps.tulane.edu/funding/student-awards-scholarships-and-grants
Myriam Huet: mhuet@tulane.edu
 

Felson Fund Award

Award Value:
$250 for individuals, up to $500 for groups

Eligibility & Uses:
For students interested in starting new programs, expanding existing programs, or furthering their development within community engagement

Dates/Deadlines:
Rolling

Info:
cps.tulane.edu/funding/student-awards-scholarships-and-grants
Maurice Smith: mlsmith@tulane.edu
 

Fran and Mark Berg Public Service Scholarship

Award Value:
$4,500

Eligibility & Uses:
Tuition assistance to at least one Tulane University junior or senior who has shown significant  commitment to community engagements activities and has an interest in working in public service or social service occupations after graduation

Dates/Deadlines:
March deadline TBA

Info:
cps.tulane.edu/funding/student-awards-scholarships-and-grants
Maurice Smith: mlsmith@tulane.edu

Taylor Center

Alvarez Spark Innovation Award

Award Value:
Up to $2,500 per year

Eligibility & Uses:
Open to students that are pursuing a social venture idea

Dates/Deadlines:
Applications accepted quarterly: October 15, December 15, February 15, and May 1

Info:
Application Form
Samantha Fleurinor: sfleurin@tulane.edu

Newcomb Institute

Community Engagement Grants

Award Value:
Varies

Eligibility & Uses:
These grants fund projects focusing on service to a community. An essential component of the project is the involvement of a local grassroots organization, and a letter of support from that organization must be included with the proposal. In addition, the projects must in some way directly involve and benefit undergraduate students at Tulane.

Dates/Deadlines:
October 15, 2019 and March 11, 2020

Info:
newcomb.tulane.edu/content/student-grants
Laura Wolford: lwolford@tulane.edu