Student Enrichment Grants
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Students in grades 7 through 12 can apply for a grant of up to $500 to help cover the costs associated with certain educational activities and experiences such as leadership seminars, educational camps, community service projects, and more. With three different categories available for funding, students are encouraged to get creative and pursue projects that are meaningful to them. Read more about grant categories below.
The Student Enrichment Grant program is intended to encourage students to explore their passions through the lens of how these experiences might shape their future careers, help others, or otherwise engage them with their communities in different ways.
The application process in itself should be a learning experience. Students will gain skills in identifying opportunities and seeking funding to support them. They will learn about filling out grant applications and learn skills that will prepare them to fill out future scholarship, job, and grant applications (among others). They will learn about the process of both winning and losing, and the challenge of “trying again.”
Eligible Activities
Activities must aim to enhance an applicant’s total learning experience and may include academic and/or leadership seminars, workshops, camps, or expeditions that promote science, arts, technology, leadership, and civic engagement, as well as community service and independent study projects and other learning opportunities.
The purpose of the activity may not conflict with the expectations or policies of the Maize School District and may not be political or religious in nature.
Dual credit classes, college tuition, ongoing lessons/classes, and “hobbies” are not eligible for Student Enrichment Grant funding.
Grant Categories
Select each category to learn more.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2025
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Maize Middle School student Reegan Myers immersed himself in American history during a Washington, D.C. trip.
Grant Requirements and Expectations
- Students must be enrolled in a Maize school and in good standing.
- Seniors wishing to apply for a Student Enrichment Grant must meet the following criteria:
- The proposed activity must take place during the school year
or - In taking part in the proposed activity, the student must be representing the Maize School District
- The proposed activity must take place during the school year
- Students who receive grant funding will be expected to complete a survey at the conclusion of their activity.
- Grant funds are made available as a reimbursement once registration and payment for the activity have been verified.
- Parent/Guardian permission is required for all grant applications.
- Limit one grant funded per student per school year.
Resources
This spreadsheet identifies the questions for each of the 3 grant categories along with a sense of how our reviewers will score applicant responses. Use the tabs at the bottom to toggle between categories.
This document outlines our goals and objectives for the program and provides additional insight into what we are hoping this grant opportunity will offer students in our district.