Self-Designed Projects with a Creative Impact.
Students in the John Martinson Honors Program have the ability to pursue an Honors Propel Grant, a type of designed to enable student engagement in meaningful, creative, experiential and impactful learning projects of their own design.
Students interested in research funding for projects are encouraged to apply for a PEAK Award.
Overview
Open to all Honors students, the Honors Propel Grant is meant to fund creative and experiential projects. Awards are limited to $1,000 per student/grant. Students can receive up to three Propel Grants while an Honors Student.
Multiple Honors students working together on the same project can apply for funding up to a maximum of $3,000 for a project involving five or more Honors students.
Upon the conclusion of the funded project, recipients are required to make a 45 minute presentation to Honors faculty, their mentor, and others about their project, experience & learning outcomes, and field questions.
Application Details
Honors Propel Grant applications must include the following information:
- Clearly defined learning objectives and experiences. If the application is for a group, learning objectives and experiences must be defined for each student.
- A Letter of Support from a Faculty Mentor who has agreed to meet regularly to ensure project success. Honors can assist you to identify a faculty mentor if needed.
Applications for the Honors Propel Grant open each semester (Fall, Spring, & Summer). Be sure to check in with your Honors Advisor to know when the application opens!
