Applications for remote innovation grants through Penn State’s Student Engagement Network are now open for summer 2021. The gifts annually provide funding for both remote and in-person undergraduate engagement experiences for students.

Recipients will get either $1,000 or $2,000 to complete their experience during summer 2021 and need to participate in an online Canvas course that will center around their engagement project.

The Canvas course isn’t credit-bearing, and students receiving the grant won’t be charged. Students will also work alongside a Penn State engagement coach who will assist them in the completion of their summer experience.

Types of projects accepted include undergraduate research, professional experiences, community-based learning, creative accomplishments, among many others.

Any Penn State student is encouraged to apply. Projects need to follow the federal, state, local, and University COVID-19 safety policies. A total of $90,000 will be awarded in summer 2021 for grants.

The application closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 21. Grants will be awarded by the week of April 5, and all experiences must be completed by August 15, 2021.