Enrichment Grant Application Form
Completed forms should be sent in Microsoft Word format to Ying-Fei Chen at
yfchen@wesleyan.edu.
What is being offered: PCSE Enrichment Grants are intended to subsidize experiences for selfmotivated students who seek to build their own skills, experience, and aptitude for social change by
attending off-campus workshops, conferences, or other personal development opportunities. These
grants are much smaller than the PCSE Seed Grants or Internship Grants (average amount is $250),
but there are many more available each year.
Eligibility criteria: Any current full-time Wesleyan student is eligible to apply for the grant.
Preference is given to students who have engaged with the Patricelli Center and/or who have
demonstrated a commitment to social entrepreneurship. Please note: Enrichment Grants are not
intended to fund internship experiences.
Proposal evaluation process and timeline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. They will be
reviewed anonymously by the PCSE staff and/or PCSE Peer Advisors, a committee of Wesleyan
students with experience and expertise in social entrepreneurship. Decisions will be made within one
month of submission, and applicants will be notified promptly thereafter. Payments will be made
upon proof of financial commitment to the enrichment opportunity (e.g. conference enrollment
confirmation, plane ticket receipt, etc.). After the enrichment activity concludes, grant recipients will
be expected to submit a public blog post about their experience (details provided upon receipt of
grant).
Assessment Criteria:
The Applicant(s):
• Purpose/Passion– Applicant exhibits strong passion and commitment for a field with high
potential for social impact.
• Resilience – Applicant has demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles.
• Leadership – Applicant has demonstrated entrepreneurial potential, commitment to social
innovation, and involvement in PCSE activities.
The Enrichment Opportunity:
• Potential for Growth – Opportunity is likely to measurably impact the applicant(s) skills,
motivation, and/or network
• Reputation – Opportunity is credible and legitimate
• Wesleyan Connection – Opportunity may be useful for other Wesleyan students in the future, and
applicant(s) participation could possibly increase the likelihood that other Wesleyan students
could/would take advantage of it.
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Applicant
Name
Class Year
Email
WesID
Major
Today’s Date
Enrichment Opportunity
Title
Date(s)
Contact Info and/or Website
How did you learn about this opportunity?
Do you know of other Wesleyan students or alumni who have or will participate(d) in this opportunity?
If so, please list.
Budget
List all costs directly associated with this enrichment opportunity (i.e. travel, enrollment fee,
food/incidentals, association membership, special attire, etc.)
How much are you requesting from the PCSE Enrichment Grant Fund?
(Note: We may offer you any amount up to the total amount that you are requesting. If the amount
awarded does not meet your need, you may choose to decline the grant or request that it apply to a
different opportunity.)
List other funding sources and amounts (confirmed or potential), if any, that would supplement the
PCSE Enrichment Grant.
Application Questions
Briefly describe the enrichment activity for which you are seeking financial support.
Discuss your past involvement with the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship and/or social
entrepreneurship in general.
What are your current activities that directly relate to this personal enrichment opportunity?
What do you hope to accomplish with this enrichment opportunity? Why is it important to you, the
Wesleyan community, or the world?
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Applicant Info
Award Amount
Review Committee Feedback
Notification Email
Backup Materials
Payment Date
Review and Blog Post
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