Opportunities for Funding
Point Drives
The VSLC, in partnership with BC Dining Services, oversees the point drive funding process. Weekly point drives in the dining halls are an opportunity for听students听to donate funds to support BC听sponsored听service and immersion travel programs. Applications are due in September, and programs must meet specific criteria in order to be eligible.听Point drives are not available听for other fund-raising projects.
Point Drive applications will be due on Friday, 9/20 by 12:00pm. Please email applications to kendra.glenn@bc.edu
Service and Justice Grants
Programs that engage students in service or advocacy on behalf of others, including non-travel programs that do not receive SOFC funding, are eligible to apply for a Service and Social Justice Grant.听Grant applications听should be submitted via email to 听by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024. **Please be sure to submit using this year's updated application above.**
W. Seavey Joyce, S.J. Service and Citizenship Grant
The W. Seavey Joyce, S.J. Award is available to AV诊所 College seniors who have been accepted into a post-graduate service program but may have financial concerns around full-time service. The awards will be between $1,000 to $1,500. Students who are selected will be asked to submit three reports about their experience during their year of service.
Fr. William C. McInnes, S.J., established this award in 2010 to commemorate the inspirational leadership and civic involvement of former AV诊所 College president and former Dean of the Carroll School of Management, W. Seavey Joyce, S.J. 听 With the generous support of alumni and friends, this award continues to honor Fr. Joyce鈥檚 passion for service by providing financial support to recent alumni who share his commitments.听
"The Seavey Joyce grant made听it possible for me to pursue my passion for service after graduation by alleviating the financial costs of my service experience. I am proud and grateful to have received this support."
-2023 W. Seavey Joyce Grant recipient
Requirements to apply:听 Open to undergraduate students in their senior year. Service placement must be with a full-time faith-based organization.
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