Projects for Peace is a global program that encourages young adults to develop innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world’s most pressing issues. Along the way, these student leaders increase their knowledge, improve skills, and establish identities as peacebuilders and changemakers. Every year, at least one Swarthmore College student is awarded a grant of $10,000 to implement a “Project for Peace,” anywhere in the world to build peace.
Submit a draft application packet by 12PM, noon (EDT) on Friday, December 6, 2024
Draft applications reviewed and feedback provided before the final deadline
Application Due: 12PM, noon (EDT) on January 29, 2025
Some applicants may be invited to an interview during the first week of February.
Final decisions will be rendered by Davis UWC Scholars office to campus officials in mid-March
Projects should be completed during the summer, with final reports due to Jen Magee (jmagee1) by September 1.
Eligibility
A hallmark of the Projects for Peace program is its flexibility: proposals may be submitted by any U.S. or international student enrolled at a partner institution; students may be any age or any major; they may implement the project alone or with others; the project may take place anywhere in the world, including in the U.S. First years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are enrolled at Swarthmore College and in good standing are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Proposal Content & Format
A Projects for Peace proposal has two parts: a narrative and a budget spreadsheet. Campus liaisons should work with the applicant to ensure the submitted materials conform with guidance. Materials not conforming to guidelines will be returned for revision, which may result in missed deadlines.
1. Proposal Narrative
Keep in mind that successful proposals may be made publically available on the Projects for Peace website. Therefore, submitted proposals should not include content considered to be sensitive or private.
The ideal length of the proposal is two pages; it must not exceed three pages.
Projects for Peace funding is $10,000 per project.
The proposal budget must show anticipated expenditures of the full $10,000, according to the categories provided. Explanatory notes of particular expenses may be added to the budget form, or included in the proposal narrative.
All funds are to be reported in US dollars.
Applicants are free to seek additional funding from other sources to support or sustain their Project for Peace.
The budget should use the following template (or similar, based on campus liaison guidance): Budget Form Template. Instructions for the template are provided here: Budget Template Instructions
Dr. Magee provides leadership, implementation, and assessment of key programs of the Center that fund the work of social responsibility, including the Engaged Scholarship Research Grant program for faculty and for students: Lang Opportunity Scholarship Program, Lang Social Impact Fellowship, Pilot Project Grant Program, Project Pericles Fund of Swarthmore College, and Davis Projects for Peace. Office hours by appointment.
