Scholarship & Award Announcements

  • Fall 2021 Change Grant Recipients Announced

    The Office of Undergraduate Research is excited to announce the nine students selected to receive UConn Co-op Legacy Fellowship – Change Grants!

    Click here to view the list of Fall 2021 recipients.

    Born out of the UConn Co-op’s commitment to public engagement, innovative entrepreneurship, social impact, and active mentorship, the UConn Co-op Legacy Fellowship – Change Grants provide undergraduates the opportunity to pursue student-designed or student-led projects, including service initiatives, creative endeavors, advocacy, engaged research, and social entrepreneurship. Projects pursued through this program represent the legacy of the UConn Co-op’s commitment to public engagement, innovation, and social impact.

    Special thanks to the faculty who will be mentoring the award recipients as they complete their projects.

     

    STUDENTS: Do you have an idea for a social impact project? Applications are open for Spring 2022 Change Grant funding!

    UConn undergraduates in all majors can apply for up to $2000 in funding to support community service, research, advocacy, and social innovation projects that represent the legacy of the UConn Co-op and their commitment to public engagement, innovation, and social impact.

    Spring 2022 Submission Deadlines:

    • January 31, 2022
    • February 28, 2022

    More information on the Change Grant eligibility, program timeline, and application process can be found at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/change.

    For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu