The Student Experience Innovation Grants (SEIG) program gives Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences students funding and support from student leaders and university staff to make their project idea a reality. 

You will get the opportunity to:

• make a significant and meaningful impact on students in our community
• gain practical experience applying the skills and knowledge you've learnt in your degree to a real-world project
• receive mentoring and training with university staff to develop your project design and implementation, marketing and communications, data analysis and reporting skills
• build your resume and be considered for additional recognition through the Student Leadership Awards.

Past projects

In previous years, SEIG has supported student-led projects, including:

• World Cup Night
• Law Reform Project
• Language Buddies
• Therapaws: Dog therapy program
• Sculpture by the Sea Coastal Walk
• Australian Sporting Experience
• World Mental Health Festival
• Taronga Zoo Safari

The SEIG program is an initiative of the Student Affairs and Engagement team in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

The Student Affairs and Engagement team is dedicated to developing your academic, professional and personal success throughout your studies in the Faculty.

They offer tailored programs, activities and resources to build your skills and experience, find your community with staff and students, and succeed in your studies.

When applications open in 2027, follow these steps to be considered for a grant:

1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form to outline your project idea and start developing your proposal.
2. Schedule a meeting with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Program Coordinator via Calendly to workshop your idea, discuss its feasibility and strengthen your proposal.

Application deadlines

• Faculty-level grants: To be confirmed.
• Discipline-level and School-level grants within the 2027 Student Partner Program: To be confirmed.

Following the relevant deadline, your EOI will be assessed by the Grants Committee. Successful applicants will be notified via email and invited to attend a training workshop to support the delivery of their project.