Passionate Leaders Project

How to apply

To apply for funding, applicants will submit a written statement:

1. Describing the overall project including activities, outcomes, and broader impacts.
2. Linking the project to future professional or educational goals.

After completing the project, students will be required to write a reflection that captures their experience and areas of personal and professional growth.

Read the full Proposal Guidelines.

Apply now

We are now accepting applications for our Fall 2021 application cycle. The deadline is October 4, 2021.

For more information about the PLP, contact Rachel Oshinsky at [email protected].

Eligibility

Second semester sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply. Although there is no GPA requirement to access PLP funding, students must be in good academic standing. Undergraduate students may receive PLP funding only once during their time at Simmons.

For the Fall 2021 application cycle, projects involving international travel are ineligible for PLP funding.

Goals

Engaging in research with a faculty mentor, studying abroad, or working within one’s field of interest is essential to learning. The PLP strives to make these opportunities accessible to every Simmons student. Through the PLP students will:

1. Deepen their passion to address the challenges of an increasingly complex world.
2. Develop critical leadership skills and knowledge.
3. Attain and demonstrate key competencies, which prepare students for success in the workplace or future academic pursuits.

If you have questions about the opportunities above and their financial structure, or if you would like to learn about other global opportunities, please contact [email protected].