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One Million Degrees Career Development and Academic Enrichment Grant Request Form

Enrichment Grant funding has been depleted and this form is now closed.

While we are pursuing all available options to provide additional support during this time, we don't yet know how much more enrichment grant funding will be available. We understand that this is a challenging time for many of our scholars, and we look forward to providing another update if the enrichment grant application is reopened. We will contact you via email when more funds become available.

Chicago residents, please talk to your Coordinator about the All Chicago Emergency Grant. All students please reach out to your OMD staff person or check our website for updates on additional resources that might become available.

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Overview

At One Million Degrees, we think it's fantastic you've been proactive about finding ways to further your academic and professional aspirations (that's why it's in the rubric!). Identifying and acting on those types of opportunities shows ownership of your future and exemplifies characteristics of a true OMD role model. Since you're doing your PART, we want to help pay for some of those activities that go above and beyond what it means to be a college student.

The career development and academic enrichment grant is designed to cover the costs of programs, conferences, clubs, tests, etc.that will help advance your academic and/or professional career. Please note that the enrichment grant is NOT intended for emergency funding requests such as groceries or general technology costs.

While there is no guarantee that you will be awarded this grant, to be considered for this additional support you must describe how you will use the money and explain why it's important to you and your future.

The amount requested should reflect the cost of your specific program, conference, club, test, etc.; however, you should be aware the maximum amount allowed for any scholar is $250 per year.

Instructions

To apply for the career development and academic enrichment grant, please fill out and submit the following form. OMD will review your request and inform you of our decision in a timely manner. Additional information or documentation will be required.

Your application will not be complete until you have uploaded documentation to this form. Below is the required documentation based on your request:

Expense Category	Documentation Required
Event fee	Screenshot of registration, including the cost of the event
Exam registration fee	Screenshot of cost of exam fee
Pre-employment screening	Screenshot or other documentation showing the screening cost
Test-prep books/ equipment/uniforms	Screenshot or other documentation that states the cost
Society/organization memberships	Screenshot of cost of membership fee and screenshot of the acceptance email (if applicable)
Transfer-related expenses	Proof of transfer application or transcript fee
Professional Attire	Screenshot or other documentation that states the cost
Other	Documentation that states the cost of the need

Please note that not all requests can be granted and that it is in no way indicative of your commitment to the OMD program, nor is it necessarily a judgment on the reason for your request. Regardless of our response, your program coordinator will continue to support and assist you as you develop a plan to achieve your goals.

Expense Category

NOTE: "Other" requests may NOT include emergency requests like groceries, rent, or wifi costs.

How much are you requesting? Please only enter numbers. Do not enter text or a '$' symbol.

Describe your request and how it will help you achieve your goals. Limit your response to 1-2 sentences.

Please attach your required documentation based on the type of assistance you're requesting (use the guide in the instructions above). If you need to upload multiple files, please click "Add another response"

Payment Delivery

Note: If your request is approved, your grant payment will be distributed based on the preference you've indicated previously: either through direct deposit, mailed to your home, or held in person for pick up.

If you are not sure if you've signed up for direct deposit or if your mailing address has changed, please reach out to your OMD Staff Person immediately.

Payment Delivery

If your request is approved, can we mail your grant check to you?

YesNo, please arrange a check drop off

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, students will not be able to receive checks in person until March 2022.

If you need access to your funds sooner, please consider sharing an address where you can receive mail or signing up for direct deposit. Please reach out to your program coordinator if you have any questions.

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COMPLETE street address, including apartment # (This is where your check will be mailed!!)

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If you have any questions or concerns, please enter them here

If you signed up for Direct Deposit and your bank information has changed, please reach out to your OMD Program Coordinator ASAP. If you have any questions or concerns, please enter them here

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