CCSGP PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP 

This Fellowship is currently only open to SoC students and is intended to support student-initiated community service projects. The CCSGP Public Service Fellowship is not intended as a scholarship or a loan.

Projects can be led by either individuals or teams. Team projects can involve non-SoC students, but an SoC student must apply as the Team Lead. There is no restriction to the number of members in a team.

Any projects that address social or community issues and can contribute to student learning and development can be supported. You must declare that your projects do not infringe on the Intellectual Property (IP) rights of others.

To ensure a meaningful project experience and adequate time for a project's impact to be demonstrated, proposed projects should be at least 3 months. Projects with shorter duration will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Individual projects will be capped at $5,000 each. For team projects, we can fund up to $20,000 per project and with per capita funding at no higher than $5,000 per team member. The above amounts are a rule of thumb for most of the projects to be funded. Larger funding amounts are possible, if we can be convinced about the merits of the project and that the requested budget is appropriate. If you have a worthwhile project, you can submit a proposal and we will evaluate the proposal accordingly. The grant aims to defray the opportunity cost of alternative paid employment. It can also be used for equipment and consumables relating to the project. The applicants should submit a proposed budget in their application. It is plausible that some items in the proposed budget would not be approved or supported even if a fellowship is awarded.

Please note that stipends are only applicable for students who are planning to work full time on the project and hence need subsistence support. To be eligible for stipends during the semester, students must be on Leave of Absence (LOA).

Generally, approved projects will receive the grant in 2 disbursements:

First disbursment

50% of approved grant upon acceptance of Terms and Conditions in the Letter of Offer.

Final disbursement

Remaining 50% of approved grant upon CCSGP's review of the project report to be submitted within 1 month from othe end date of the project completion.

For team projects with awarded funding of more than $10,000, or where the deliverables are complex or where the project duration is long, the disbursements could be in 3 or more tranches in proportions depending on the details of the project and a mid-term report might be required at the Centre’s discretion. You will be advised accordingly.

The Fellowship can be used to supplement available funding if necessary on a case-by-case basis. However, you must declare if you are receiving additional funding from other sources at the point of application. It is possible that the total funding will be reduced if you eventually receive significant funding from an alternative source.

You will need to complete and submit the project report within 1 month from the end date of the project completion. You will be advised accordingly.