Projects for Peace
Smith College undergraduate students are invited to participate in the United World College Scholars Program's Projects for Peace. The project encourages student initiative, innovation and entrepreneurship focusing on conflict prevention, resolution and reconciliation for a sustainable peace. The program is intended to be worldwide in scope and impact, but specific projects may be undertaken anywhere, including in the United States. The most promising project will be awarded $10,000 for implementation.
See past projects and proposals.
About the Fund
Projects for Peace is funded by the Davis family to honor Kathryn W. Davis, a lifelong internationalist and philanthropist who died in April 2013 at the age of 106. Kathryn Davis believed that today's youth—tomorrow's leaders—ought to be challenged to formulate and test their own ideas.
Eligibility
All Smith undergraduates are eligible to apply for this award. Students may apply individually or in groups. Seniors who complete the program over the summer after graduation are eligible for the award. Projects must be undertaken during the summer of the awarded grant.
Important Dates
Information Sessions
- Wednesday, October 4 at 12:15pm in the Lewis Global Studies Center
Final Proposal Deadline
Friday, December 15, 2023
Final Proposal Decision
Mid-March, 2024
How to Submit a Proposal
Proposal Requirements
Please see the Guidance webpage for proposal requirements and instructions.
Submit
All submissions must be sent electronically to global@smith.edu, to the attention of:
Smith College 100 Projects for Peace Committee
Lewis Global Studies Center
Notifications
Final decisions on all winning proposals will be announced in March. Acceptances are due shortly thereafter. Grant payments will be made shortly after all agreements have been received.
Final Reports
Due: September 9, 2023 to the LGSC office.
Each funded project must submit a final report. Please see the Final Reflection section of the Guidance webpage for requirements.