Student Enrichment Grants

• 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.

• Students must be enrolled in a Maize school and in good standing to be eligible for a Student Enrichment Grant.
• 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
• Each applicant will be required to identify an educator in their building as a mentor for the application process. Students should complete their own applications and in their own words, but understandably can benefit from the support and guidance of a mentor.
• Students who receive grant funding will be expected to create and deliver a report to the Maize Education Foundation Grants Committee upon completion of their grant experience. Please work with your mentor to determine what kind of report to create.
• Grant funds are made available as a reimbursement once registration and payment for the activity have been verified. Alternative arrangements are possible on a case-by-case basis.
• Parent/Guardian permission is required for all grant applications.
• Limit one grant funded per student per school year.

Questions and Scoring Rubric: this document identifies the questions for each of the 3 grant categories along with a sense of how our reviewers will score applicant responses. Click here to view.

Program Overview: 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. Click here to view.

Accommodations: Applicants in need of special accommodations should work with their mentor or someone in their building to determine what supports would be helpful.