Health & Human Sciences Student Organization Grant Program
The Dean's Office sponsors a competitive grant application to support student organizations within the College of Health & Human Sciences. All registered student organizations within the College of Health & Human Sciences are eligible to compete for funding, with a maximum of $1,000 per organization, per year.
Funds may be used for student conferences or professional development, national organizations dues, special organization functions, or other uses that positively promote the organization and college. Priority will be given to student organizations affiliated with national/international student organizations and those with matching or supplemental financial support from areas, centers, or Student Government Association.
Health & Human Sciences Student Org Grant Application Procedures
Purpose of the Grant:
The Health & Human Sciences Student Organization Grant Fund is designed to support student organizations within the College of Health & Human Sciences. Its primary objectives are to:
1. Enhance Student Organizations—To provide financial support that enhances the activities and opportunities available to student organizations within the College of Health & Human Sciences.
- Recruitment materials
- Table banners, flyers, etc
2. Advance the College—To finance projects and initiatives that contribute to the advancement and development of the College of Health & Human Sciences.
- Guest Speakers
- Industry Trips
- Community Engagement
- Workshops/Conference Fees
- Alumni Engagement
Prohibited Expenses
- Retreats
- Socials
- Gifts/Raffles
- Tailgates
- Food for meetings
- Alcohol
- Fundraisers
Application Process
Eligibility Criteria
- Only registered student organizations within the College of Health & Human Sciences are eligible to apply for the grant.
- Organizations must be in compliance with the TTU Campus Involvement Office's guidelines.
Application Submission
- Student organizations must complete the official Health & Human Sciences Student Org Grant Application by the published deadline.
- The application form should include detailed information about the project or initiative for which funding is requested.
Review Process
- The review process will be conducted by representatives from the Health & Human Sciences Student Services Office and the Dean's Office.
- Each application will be thoroughly assessed based on the following criteria:
- Necessity of funding for the proposed project or initiative.
- Alignment of the project with the goals and objectives of the College of Health & Human Sciences.
- How the organization has utilized funding in the past year.
- Compliance with TTU Campus Involvement Office guidelines.
- After the initial review, organizations will be invited for a 10-minute interview to further discuss their proposal.
Decision and Funding Allocation
- The decision on grant allocation will be made based on the collective assessment of the application and a 10-minute interview with officers or representatives of the student organization.
- Funding will be allocated in a manner that best aligns with the purpose and priorities of the grant fund.
- Organizations will be notified of the funding decision in a timely manner.
Grant Requirements
- Organizations that receive funding are required to use the grant for the stated purpose in their application.
- Recipients may be asked to provide periodic updates on the progress of their funded projects or initiatives.
Appeals Process
If an organization believes there has been an error or unfairness in the grant application review process, they may submit an appeal in writing to the Health & Human Sciences Student Services team at hs.studentservices@ttu.edu.
College of Health & Human Sciences
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Address
College of Health & Human Sciences, Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 41162, Lubbock, TX 79409-1162 -
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Email
hs.webmaster@ttu.edu