Students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences have the opportunity to access between $500-$2,000 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 2018, the Student Experience Innovation Grants Program funded and developed projects like 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 for the Student Experience Innovation Grants are now closed. Applications for 2020 will open at the start of Semester 1, 2020. 

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 and the University of Sydney Division of Alumni and Development.

The Division of Alumni and Development provides opportunities for graduates to connect with our community and expand their networks. At the University of Sydney we’re proud to have over 320,000 alumni and 58,000 donors worldwide. Their global impact is immense. We would like to sincerely thank our alumni for their generous support of the Student Experience Fund.

You can find out more about the Division of Alumni and Development.

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.