Eligibility

To be eligible you’ll need to:

• be a currently enrolled student at the University at the time of the project/event taking place
• demonstrate how the project will build a sense of community, embed sustainable behaviours and enable graduate qualities development for our students
• agree to the core commitments
• declare any additional funding support or collaborations with other parties (e.g. external third parties, local councils, other universities or businesses).

If you are applying for a Dalyell grant, you will need to be either a current Dalyell Scholar or a Faculty or University School staff member involved in the Dalyell Scholars Stream.

How to apply

To apply, you will need to complete the application form online, including details of your project design such as budget, timeline, activities, and sustainability planning. Please ensure your application addresses the assessment criteria. Your application may include multiple events or activities, that must be held in person. You can apply as:

• an individual
• a group of students who are not in a society
• a group of students within a society
• individuals/groups in collaboration with a society
• a group of Dalyell students and staff
• a student-led, staff-supported, group for a Sustainability Action Grant.

Choosing a Grant stream

Can’t decide which Grant stream you’d like to apply for? You can create multiple applications using the same project idea and submit them for other Grant streams. If successful, we’ll tell you which Grant you’ve been awarded.

Whether you’re applying as an individual or with a group of students, you can only submit one project idea each Round.

You can apply again in a future Round if you’re unsuccessful.

Key dates

What happens next

Assessment of applications

Applications will be assessed by a committee of representatives from the Office of Student Life, Faculties, the Library, Marketing and Communications, the Sustainability Team, and a current student. We’ll be looking to ensure that events and initiatives are diverse and don’t duplicate existing activities at the University. We aim to assess applications and notify applicants of the outcome by email on 27 June 2025.

Ongoing support for successful applicants

Student Life will run a training session for successful applicants to attend, with tips and tricks on how to capture the University experience, maximise registrations and engagement, inspire your audience and lead a team. Student Life staff will also organise regular check-ins to ensure your project is on track for success.