Students – Academic Year Grants
CRAFTS SERVICE GRANTS provide funds for students who design an academically-related community-based learning project.
Funding up to $300 for qualified students and up to $500 for a group of students is available. Arthur Crafts funds are intended to cover the expenses that might arise in a project, such as supplies, fees, or research expenses. Awards are competitive, are granted without regard to financial need, and are available to students in all disciplines and classes. For more information, contact Holly Lasagna at the Harward Center for Community Partnerships (207-786-8319) or download an application by clicking on the hyperlink above.
DEADLINES: October 3, 2011 and January 30, 2012
PAPAIOANOU SERVICE-LEARNING GRANTS are awarded on a competitive basis to students who seek up to $150 per individual or $300 per group to carry out an academically-related community-based learning project during the academic year. Students may submit a proposal at any point during the semester to the Harward Center for Community Partnerships. Students who are thinking of applying for these funds are strongly encouraged to talk with Holly Lasagna at the Center (207-786-8319). An application can be downloaded by clicking on the hyperlink above.
DEADLINE: Rolling
VOLUNTEER SERVICE GRANTS provide funding for volunteer service projects. Individuals can apply for up to $150. Groups can apply for up to $300. For more information, contact Marty Deschaines at the Harward Center for Community Partnerships (207-786-8273) or download an application by clicking on the hyperlink above.
DEADLINE: Rolling
COMMUNITY WORK-STUDY FELLOWSHIPS provide federal work-study funds for academic-year community-based work with local non-profit agencies. Students can apply for jobs already listed for local organizations. Students may also work as literacy or math tutors in the local schools through the AMERICA READS/AMERICA COUNTS program. Students MUST qualify for federal work-study funds. Compensation is at a rate of $8.25/hour. Host agencies must agree to reimburse Bates College for 25% of the student’s total earnings. For more information, contact Marty Deschaines at the Harward Center for Community Partnerships (207-786-8273) or download an application for either program by clicking on the hyperlinks above.
DEADLINE: Rolling, but most positions are filled soon after the start of the semester
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
Stay tuned for a new program to be announced soon!
DEADLINE: TBD
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS provide funds to help students with travel expenses related to their volunteer or community-based learning project. Funding up to $100 for qualified students and up to $300 for a group of students is available. For more information, contact Holly Lasagna at the Harward Center for Community Partnerships (207-786-8319) or download an application by clicking on the hyperlink above.
DEADLINES: Rolling (reviewed every two weeks)