The Life of the Mind Grant supports established and new groups of students (minimum of three students) and provides funding for long-range, sustainable projects of an academic nature that enhance academic life on campus, bring new ideas to the student body, and enrich the Colorado College community.

Eligibility:

• The grant is for student groups of three or more students.
• The proposal should be academic in nature and should benefit the CC Community.
• The student group must have a faculty or staff mentor engaged with professional expertise in the project proposed and fully engaged in/consulted during development of the project.
• Students applying must be registered full time at CC.

Examples of projects previously awarded include:

• Independently created student publications;
• Support for philanthropic fundraising opportunities;
• Bringing academic speakers to campus;
• Public art projects;
• Small academic symposiums;
• Seed money for student mentoring groups.

Review process:

• Proposals are reviewed each block.
• Applications are due the first Wednesday of each block, at 5:00 pm. The main applicant should complete the application on Summit- including: Project Statement, Itemized Budget, Faculty/Staff mentor recommendation, IRB approval (if needed).
• Each additional applicant should complete the Co-Applicant Form with their individual transcripts.
• The Provost's Advisory Committee meets the third Thursday of each block to review with notification by the final Wednesday of the block.

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