Funding Opportunities
Whether you're looking to fund an on-campus event, attend a conference, or have another proposal for a special project, Laurier offers extra-curricular funding opportunities to help realize your goals and enhance your student experience.
Check out some of the available opportunities based on your project or interests.
Campus Experience Fund
The Campus Experience Fund through the Dean of Students Office supports individual students or groups on campus looking to participate in extra-curriculars or educational activities that will positively contribute to their time at Laurier or create a lasting impact for other Laurier students. This can include attending conferences, launching a student-led initiative, inviting guest speakers, participating in competitions, and more.
Please review all application criteria and timelines below. Applications that do not meet the criteria or are submitted during the wrong period will not be considered.
Applications are now closed for the Campus Experience Fund.
Please note the previously mentioned Student Horizon Fund and Campus Experience Fund have been combined in this process. Please connect with Megan Csanits, Projects & Operations Coordinator at mcsanits@wlu.ca for any questions or additional information.
For student's to receive extra-curricular funding from the Dean of Students Office they must meet the below criteria and then submit an application. All applications will be reviewed by the committee which meets every academic term. Students will be contacted whether their applications were accepted or not. The maximum amount to be granted is $500.00 per student.
Group applications cannot apply more then once and priority may be given to new applicants depending on overall number of applicants.
- The activities must occur while the student(s) are actively registered at the university.
- Activities must not be eligible for academic credit or be required to complete a specific academic program (Ex: Volunteer placement, international placement, thesis work).
- Eligible group applications must be endorsed by or affiliated with a recognized Students' Union Club (i.e. Relay for Life), Academic Department or Faculty (i.e. Graduate Studies) or office (i.e. CSEDI).
- Athletics & Recreational Groups cannot apply.
There are two phases for students to submit applications throughout the year. Applications will not be accepted on a rolling basis, please see timelines below to submit your application during the correct phase.
- Phase 1: events/opportunities from November to March due October 30th at 11:59pm (all applicants will be contacted by November 30th)
- Phase 2: events/opportunities from May to October due March 30th at 11:59pm (all applicants will be contacted by April 30th)
Applications for the Campus Experience Fund are now closed. Applications will re-open following Winter 2025 reading week.
Student Life Levy
The Student Life Levy (SLL) was initiated to support projects that couldn’t otherwise happen! Specifically, the SLL looks to support projects that improve the lives of Laurier students. This includes projects that provide increased opportunity to engage in activities leading to improved personal health and wellness, or increased opportunity for you to engage with other students and your environment in a culture of learning, outside of physical classroom space.
Sustainable Hawk Fund
The Sustainability Office dedicates up to $30,000 annually to help grow sustainability ideas that benefit the Laurier community (including you) through the Sustainable Hawk Fund (SHF). We want to leverage Laurier’s entrepreneurial and community spirit by engaging students such as yourself, faculty and staff to integrate sustainability practices into all aspects of student life at Laurier.
Laurier Startup Fund
Want real-life investment experience? The Laurier Startup Fund provides Lazaridis School students with the opportunity to participate in investment opportunities, bridging the gap between your studies and your career.