Professional Enrichment Grant for Women

The purpose of this grant is to assist female students obtain professional experience for an anticipated career.  Students must be enrolled full-time and have junior, senior or fifth-year status. A faculty reference is required. It is up to the student to ask the professor to complete the online reference form. 

Applications will be received Aug. 1 through May 1. There are a limited number of grants available each year and will be awarded on a first-come/first-serve basis. If your application is approved by Women's Council you will be expected to provide verification of expenditure of funds. 

For questions, contact Joyce Schumacher, alumni events coordinator, at extension 3456 or schumacherj@bluffton.edu.

Grant application:

 


Name:
What year are you?  Junior    Senior    Fifth-year  
Campus address:
Phone number, (cell phone preferred):
E-mail address:
Major:
Academic Advisor:
Name of faculty member giving reference (must be a professor in your major area or your faculty advisor):
Please include details of the event you plan to attend, including an overview and dates. For example, a web address/brochure/application.:
How much financial support are you requesting?
Provide a written statement describing how you believe this experience will enhance your career opportunities.:
Don't forget to contact your professor for a reference. Email this link to him/her: www.bluffton.edu/blufftonalumni/womenscouncil/reference/