Carleton University is committed to supporting activities that enrich the learning experiences of the student population. The Student Activities Fund can provide financial support to recognized student groups, individual students, or administrative departments. The approval of an application for funding depends upon the availability of university funds and if the request is consistent with the criteria outlined in the Student Activities Fund Policy.
Normally, funds allocated range from $200 to $1,000 depending upon the project.
Students applying for funding must also adhere to the Student Activities Fund Policy, including submission of an application at least 30 days prior to event, and submission of a final report within 30 days after the funded event.
These funds are provided by the Office of Student Affairs with the generous support of the Carleton University Alumni Association, who contribute 20 percent in funding assistance to the Student Activities Fund.
Please note that graduate students are not eligible to receive funding through the Student Activities Fund. If you are a graduate student looking for financial support for activities or conferences you may want to contact the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs or the Graduate Student Association.
Priorities for the Student Activities Fund are:
- Activities or projects that enhance student life on campus;
- Activities, conferences or events that benefit Carleton University students
- Individual requests to participate in educational conferences or events that: enhance a student’s leadership potential; promote Carleton University externally, or; complement the student’s in-class experience.
Examples of projects funded in the past include:
- The Great Northern Concrete Toboggan race team
- Hurricane Katrina student relief efforts
- Student run conferences such as the Engineers Without Borders National Conference
- Campus wide initiatives like the AIDS Walk
- Registration fees for conferences such as the ATHGO UN Symposium on Climate Change
Grants provided under this fund are not intended to support existing projects, co-operative education, thesis projects, student exchange travel expenses, summer fieldwork placements, laboratory operating costs, or individual educational program requirements. Funding will not be provided for staffing costs.
Student Activities Fund Policy and Forms:
- Carleton Student Activities Fund Policy (PDF)
- Carleton Student Activities Fund Application Form (DOC)
The application form must be submitted 30 days prior to your event. - Carleton University Student Activities Fund Final Submission (DOC)
The final report must be submitted 30 days after your event occurs.