Students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences have the opportunity to access up to $2,500 of funding and partner with staff to make their project idea a reality through the Student Experience Innovation Grants Program.

You'll get the opportunity to:

• Make a significant impact on students in our community.
• Gain practical experience applying the skills you've learnt in your degree to a real world project.
• Receive training and mentoring over six months to develop your project design, project implementation, marketing and communications, data analysis and reporting skills.
• Build your resume and be recognised for your leadership as part of this prestigious program.

In previous years, the Student Experience Innovation Grants Program funded and developed student-led projects like Law Reform Project, Language Buddies, the Therapaws: Dog therapy program, Sculpture by the Sea Coastal Walk, Australian Sporting Experience, World Mental Health Festival, Taronga Zoo Safari and more.

How to apply

Applications are now open, with final grant applications due 11.59pm on Tuesday 1 June 2021. You can submit your application or expression of interest through our faculty Student Affairs and Engagement Canvas site.

Student Affairs and Engagement team will provide support during the application process. We encourage you to reach out to us prior to submitting your application to help form your ideas. The grants will be awarded based on merit and selected by a committee comprised of University of Sydney staff and students

Who runs the program

The Student Experience Innovation Grants program is an initiative of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Student Affairs and Engagement team.

The Student Affairs and Engagement team is dedicated to developing your academic, professional and personal success throughout your studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. We offer tailored programs, activities and resources to build your skills and experience, develop your career, offer you advice and connect you with other students and staff in our community. You can contact us at fass.studentaffairsandengagement@sydney.edu.au or follow us on Facebook.