Student Professional Development Grants
Explore Your Professional Journey
Are you eager to explore your professional potential? We are here to support your journey!
Program Overview
Student Professional Development (SPD) grants provide experiential learning opportunities that boost your professional literacy and open doors to exciting career possibilities. As you develop your professional skills, you can gain a deeper understanding of your future employment options.
Create Impactful Projects
We encourage you to create projects that empower your personal and professional growth. You have the option of being awarded academic credit for your project, depending upon your college’s or university’s requirements. However, our main goals are to develop your capacity for:
- Professional literacy exploration
- Professional skills development, both “hard skills” and “transferable skills”
- Long-term, professional learning objective and outcome development
- Employment path exploration
Explore Project Ideas
Consider the following project options:
- Internship: Gain practical experience in your field of study or career interest, even virtually.
- Research: Dive into structured investigation and analysis to develop valuable skills.
- Service Learning: Combine community service with skill development for positive change.
- Field Work: Apply research methods to your curriculum for deeper understanding.
Grant Details
If awarded, you will receive $1,500 up to $5,000, depending upon your project’s focus, outcomes, and duration.
Join us in shaping a brighter future for yourself. Your journey to personal and professional growth begins here.
Tribal Colleges and Universities
Tribal colleges and universities provide dynamic higher education opportunities, most on or near reservation lands. Known for their remarkable programs, culturally-relevant curricula, and familial student care – tribal colleges allow students to further their careers, attain an advanced degree, or better support their communities.
