Scholars in Service
I. Program Description
The Scholars in Service (SIS) program awards scholarships to WKU students who have a desire to impact communities. SIS recipients can complete social justice or service activities locally, domestically, or abroad. Projects that promote public action, service-learning, and/or responsible citizenship will be considered for funding. Examples of eligible activities include, but are not limited to, the following:‰Û¢WKU Faculty-led Study Away or Study Abroad trips with a focus on service-learning, citizenship or social justice
‰Û¢Internship stipend for placement with an organization in the public or nonprofit sector
‰Û¢Alternative break service trips through the Office of Student Activities and/or WKU Habitat for Humanity
‰Û¢Conference participation or professional development training that promotes citizenship or social justice
‰Û¢Participation expenses for experiential learning opportunities that promote citizenship or social justice
To discuss other project considerations, contact Julia Rivas, SIS program coordinator at Julia.rivas@wku.edu or 270-745-3404.
II. Eligibility Requirements
‰Û¢The applicant must be a WKU student registered for the semester in which the project will take place. ‰Ñ_Exceptions are made for winter and summer projects. If the student wishes to apply for a scholarship to fund a summer project and he or she is not planning to register for summer classes, he or she must be registered for classes the following fall semester; likewise, if a student wishes to apply for a scholarship to fund a winter project and will not be taking winter courses, he or she must be registered for the following spring semester.
‰Ñ_All applicants must be in good academic standing.
‰Ñ_Projects that are already completed may not be considered for Scholars in Service funding.
‰Ñ_Projects may vary in length, but reflections must be completed in the required timeframe. See Report/Reflection for more details.
- Award
- $0.00
- Deadline
- 02/01/2021