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Mailing Address for Couriers:
Rice University
6100 Main Street, MS-200
Houston, TX  77005

Mailing Address for U.S.P.S.:
PO Box 1892
MS-200
Houston, TX  77251-1892

Campus Physical Location:
Rice Memorial Center
2nd Floor
Center for Civic Engagement Suite

service@rice.edu
Phone: 713-348-4970
Fax: 713-348-5885

Hilda and Hershel Rich Family Endowment for Student Community Service

Endowment Purpose
Application Process
Frequently Asked Questions
2007-08 Recipients
2008-09 Recipients 2009-10 Recipients

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).