Grants and Support

Undergraduate research, civic engagement, and service learning, internships, fieldwork, mentoring and advising, presentations at professional meetings, participation and leadership in social and professional organizations, international travel and study, and culminating capstone experiences are central elements of department plans to enhance the learning experience of our students.

These funds are allocated to support Intentional Learning implementation, support faculty, student, and staff activity directly related to intentional, integrative, engaged teaching/learning and cannot be used for other purposes. Please see below for opportunities to enhance the teaching/learning environment for our students/faculty.

For a complete list of available internal grants and support visit Sponsored Research

Undergraduate Academic Project Grants 
These grants for up to $500, administered through a faculty committee and the Office of the Provost, support undergraduate research and creative work at Western Carolina University. Any full-time student or group of students working with a faculty sponsor is eligible to apply for a grant that might provide support in many ways, including travel to discipline-related conferences, equipment, or supplies. Cycle deadlines do apply.

Intentional Learning Activities 
These grants provide support to a faculty or staff member for academic and co-curricular activities connected to the implementation of the Intentional Learning goals (effective communication; practice civic engagement; solve complex problems; clarify and act on purpose and values; and synthesis). Applications are accepted throughout the academic year.

Intentional Learning – Non-Conference Travel
In a few instances, faculty or staff may request funds to support student travel for reasons other than presenting at a professional conference. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Intentional Learning – Conference Travel
These grants are designated to support student travel to conferences for general attendance as well as conference presentations. Funds will support undergraduate students whose work explicitly connects with Intentional Learning Plan learning outcomes.