Each semester eligible groups are invited to apply to the Co-Curricular Competition Fund Committee for funding during the upcoming academic semester.  Funded by student fees, these awards are intended to support student intercollegiate intellectual and technical competitions (Note: this funding cannot be used for athletics, conferences, or workshops unless student competition is being judged at event.)  Funds are available to support state, regional, and national competition activities of officially recognized clubs and organizations linked to curricular programs.

Proposal merit and the number of students benefiting  in the planned program will be the primary criteria for distribution of funds.  There is no guarantee that all proposals will be funded.  In the event that the funds are not needed, they will be added to the funds available for the next academic semester.

Applications will be reviewed in February and October of each semester.  Applicants will be notified in writing of the committee's decision within two weeks after the application deadline.

Criteria:

• Be considered an intellectual competition
• Be representative of the college
• Direct benefits to the college
• Direct benefits to the students
• Events should be related to applied curriculum
• Cannot be an athletic (sports) related event
• Cannot be for conferences and/or workshops
• Must list any fundraising activities related to event
• Must include other sources of funding and amount received (other grants, division support, etc.)
• Must indicate other sources of funding that will be requested (other grants, division support, etc.)
• Failure to meet the criteria will result in immediate dismissal of the funding request and no funds will be allocated for that request.

The committee consists of at least seven (7) members, four (4) of which are students.  Student representation should consist of at least one (1) technical, one (1) academic, one (1) legislative branch, and one (1) executive branch member.

An award letter will be sent to the appropriate division/club.  Expenses will be paid from the division/club's cost center. Reimbursement will be made at the end of the project upon receipt of a written report.  The written report should include a detailed budget and copies of requisitions, IDGs, and proof of other expenses. Submit to Brandon Lytle in the Student Activities Department within 30 days of the project completion.