Alumni engagement and philanthropy

 

 

 

Guidelines & Application for Funding

2017 - 2018

1.             Introduction

Queen’s Annual Fund was established in May 1999 to support and enhance all aspects of the Queen’s experience for students.  Unrestricted funds are raised annually from graduates and friends of the University. 

The sum available this year will be dispersed as follows:

    • 25% to the University's priority fundraising projects
    • 25% to scholarships and bursaries  
    • 50% to projects that enhance the student experience

Previously the Fund has supported The McClay Library development, equipment for student clubs and societies, work experience and careers initiatives as well as a student safety campaign.  Grants are typically £500 to £2,500.  An exceptional project may be awarded up to £20,000. 

The Queen’s University of Belfast Foundation, an independent charity, is responsible for dispersing the income raised through the Annual Fund.


2.            
Purpose of the Fund

Unrestricted income raised through the Annual Fund is used to enhance the student experience and is targeted at areas of urgent need.


3.            
Criteria For Awards

The Fund will:

    • support projects that enhance the student experience by making a real and tangible difference to students
    • champion projects of a transformational nature
    • normally support a one-off specific initiative or start-up costs rather than offer recurring funding

The Fund will not support:

    •  individual requests for maintenance fees or scholarships
    • project staff costs
    • catering costs
    • capital costs
    • political parties
    • pressure groups
    • charities

PLEASE NOTE: A FULL BREAKDOWN OF COSTS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION


4.            
Conditions

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 6 October 2017.  Decisions will be announced on Monday, 20 November 2017.  It is a condition of acceptance that the project managers (or a suitable representative)  must attend the Queen's Annual Fund Awards Reception and photo-call on  the evening of Monday, 4 December.

Written feedback must be provided on the success of the project, for our communication and marketing purposes, by July 2018 if not sooner.

5.             Application Submission

Completed applications must be submitted by email to Michéal O Fearraigh,  Annual Fund Supervisor  by 12pm on Friday, 6 October 2017. 

 

 

 

 

 

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