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 you, the student, to ask the professor to complete the online reference form. 

Applications will be received annually 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. 

2011-12 recipients

  • Chalsi Eastman and Allison Trent: National Youth Wookers Convention in Atlanta, Ga.
  • Samantha Wildow: Radical Gospel Living: Monasceticism Today, Ohio Wesleyan University
  • Maryam Telahun: Mennonite Economics Development Associates, Lancaster, Pa.
  • Jessica McDonald: Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, San Diego, Calif.
  • Kayla Berkey, Windi Warren and Jennifer Arnold, MCC United Nations Seminar, Constructing Civil Society, New York City

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

Grant application:

Name:
What year are you?
Campus address::
Cell phone number:
E-mail address:
Academic advisor:
Name of faculty member giving reference:
Provide details of the event you plan to attend, including an overview and dates. For example, a web address, brochure or application.:
How much financial support are you requesting:
Provide a written statement describing how you believe this experience will enhance your career opportunities.:
Remember to contact your professor for a reference. Email this link to him/her.