Hilda and Hershel Rich Family Endowment for Student Community Service
Purpose:
The purpose of the Hilda and Hershel Rich Family Endowment for Student Community Service is to support student engagement with societal issues through a multi-faceted approach, including both individual and group activities, through volunteerism, internships, research projects, and other relevant activities. The projects are intended to make a distinctive impact upon society, raise awareness among the Rice community, and foster and encourage leadership and creativity among Rice students.
Application Process:
- Follow these instructions to join as a member of the OWL-Space collaborative site:
- Go to OWL-Space (https://owlspace-ccm.rice.edu).
- Click on "LOG-IN using NetID" and enter your credentials.
- Click on the "Membership" tab in the left margin.
- Click on the "Joinable Sites" link next to "My Current Sites" header.
- Under the "Worksite" list, find the title "Rich Endowment '11-'12" and click on the link "Join" located just below it.
- Click on the newly formed tab (Rich Endowment '11-'12), located next to the "My Workspace" tab at the top of the page.
- Once you have been added as a member, you will have access to the application, which is under the "Tests & Quizzes" tab on the left sidebar. You may save your progress at any time during the application process and return to complete it any time before the deadline.
- Complete the application by the appropriate deadline (see below).
Academic Year 2011-12 Funding Deadlines:
- 5:00pm on Monday, October 24, 2011
- Funding available for projects to occur during winter 2011, spring 2012, summer 2012, or fall 2012.
- Proposal revisions may be requested the week of November 14, 2011 and, if requested, are due on Monday, November 21, 2011.
- Award notifications will be made on Friday, December 2, 2011.
If you have any question about the fund or the application process, please contact Mac Griswold by e-mail (griswold@rice.edu) or phone (713-348-6163).