Student Development Grant Summary

History:

The Student Development Grant was the result of an idea brought forth by the CCC Alumni Association Board of Directors at a meeting held in August 2007. The board was discussing different ways to financially support student development/academic opportunities. It was decided to allocate a pool of money and encourage students to apply for the funds on a first come, first served basis until the funds run out.

Student Development Grant Guidelines:

The Student Development Grant can be used for the following:

Support individual student travel to an off campus event such as a local, state, or national educational conference
Support educational projects in collaboration with a faculty member
Support educational projects where other sources of funds are not available
Other programs/events/projects that enhance student development

How to apply for a Student Development Grant:

Grant applications can be found on the CCC alumni website.
Grant application must be completed and e-mailed to the alumni office 3 weeks in advance of the event/program/project (grant money will not be awarded for an event that has already occurred)
All application materials MUST be e-mailed. If requesting travel money for a conference, attach an electronic copy (pdf) of the pamphlet or invite letter
The Faculty Advisor must contact the Alumni Office and give approval

Procedure for awarding the Student Development Grant:

The Student Development Grant Committee will review each application and choose the recipient based on the merit of the application
An e-mail is sent to the student alerting them of the award (copy to Faculty Advisor)
Request for the student to write a thank-you letter to the Alumni Association
Request for pictures of the event/program for possible publication in Alumni materials, the Alumni web-site and/or newsletters

Student Development Grant Award Amounts:

The 2011/12 balance of the fund is $8,000 and awards will be made until all funds have been spent.
The maximum award is $500 per student with no application deadlines – first come, first served

Please contact Steven Frederick in the Alumni Cottage at 562-4103 or e-mail at: Steven G. Frederick if you have any questions.