Scholarship & Award Announcements

  • Funding for Summer Projects

    Applications are now open for UConn IDEA Grant summer funding!

    The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $5,000 to support self-designed projects including:

    • Artistic & creative endeavors
    • Community service initiatives
    • Entrepreneurial ventures & prototype development
    • Research projects
    • Other innovative, student-driven projects

    Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications are accepted from individuals and from small groups.

    Application Deadlines:

    • Summer 2023 Funding: Friday, 12/9/22
    • 2023-24 Academic Year Funding: Friday, 3/10/23

    Have questions? Want to discuss your project idea? Would you like your application materials reviewed? Schedule a 1:1 appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey via Nexus or through email (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu).

    Click here for more information on the program.

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