McConnell Student Opportunity Fund
The McConnell Student Opportunity Fund generates $12,500 annual in support of student-initiated projects. These projects foster student innovation, initiative, and self-reliance by providing students with financial support to pursue practical research and, most particularly, job-related experiences. A call for applications is sent each November at which time students may apply. Up to $2200 is available per project.
Deadline Monday, November 26, 2012 Too late! Watch for Fall 2013
Tomlinson Internship Program (PDF)
A Tomlinson Internship provides students practical experience opportunities related to their academic program while earning money to offset their educational costs. $20,000 is available each year that funds a number of interns. Directors, Managers, Coordinators or Department Chairs may apply for internships when the call for applications is sent each May from the Student Affairs Office. Students then apply on these positions.
Students: visit the Career and Employment web site to apply on the internships.
Watch for call for applications from Directors, Managers, Coordinators or Department Chairs will occur in April 2013.
Deadline: May 22, 2013
Make your Mark Opportunity Fund
This fund will be used to provide support to upper year students so they can make a positive and lasting contribution on campus before they leave Bishop’s. Funds might be used to hold an event, a symposium or lecture, produce art or another item that will remain on campus once the student has graduated. Up to $200 is available each year.
Deadline: Monday, November 26, 2012 Too late! Watch for Fall 2013
2012 Grad Class Opportunity Fund
Build a Better Purple…with help from the Opportunity Fund
In March 2012, Bishop’s University’s graduating class decided to create a fund and leave a bit of a legacy for returning students. The Class of 2012 consequently began collecting $10 grad gifts to be allocated to what is known as the 2012 Opportunity Fund.
What’s it for? The fund is to be used to financially support student-led initiatives aimed at enhancing the BU Community. Students who have developed any program or activity they believe requires assistance to prosper on campus should apply. Whether it’s starting a soup kitchen to benefit the homeless on weekends or fostering green initiatives, as long as the fund is being utilized to contribute an improvement to the borough of Lennoxville and to Bishop’s University while helping a student reach and explore their potential, the fund is up for grabs.
How does one apply for funding? Applications are now being accepted. Submit a two-page (max) synopsis describing your project in detail and include a simple budget. In addition, you must submit a one-minute YouTube video to pitch your idea. A selection committee will review the entries and ultimately, members of the Class of 2012 will vote to choose a winner among four finalists. Up to $850 is available this year.
Deadline: Friday, October 19th, 2012. Too late! Watch for Fall 2013
Send your entries to buoppfund@ubishops.ca
