Of course. We know it is crucial to minimize potential barriers—including financial—that may limit which students participate in high impact courses. The following funding sources will help you design impactful experiences while limiting or eliminating extra costs to students.
Provost Immersive Learning Teaching Grants
Applications accepted in September and January; Typical awards are $5,000-50,000
The Provost Immersive Learning Grant competition provides funds for faculty teaching immersive learning courses. Typical awards range from $5000-$50,000. Find details on the grants on the Immersive Learning website.
CHIRP Scholar Awards
Applications due in August, November, and January; Typical awards are $250-1000
Students in a “core four” high impact course can apply for funding to offset additional costs that may be associated with taking a high impact course through our CHIRP Scholar awards. More details are available here.
CHIRP Faculty Awards
Applications due in August and January; Typical awards are up to $500
Faculty teaching a “core four” high impact course can apply for funds to enrich the high impact experience for students. Application and full fund details are on Infoready (in category “Immersive Learning”).
Ball State University's Aspire Internal Grant Program provides funding to faculty, professional staff, and students to support projects in the areas of research, scholarly studies, and creative endeavors.
Typical Awards are $500-3,000; apply within Study Abroad Application
The Rinker Center administers 13 different scholarship funds. Some are need-based, others are merit-based, and eligibility varies. The Rinker Center has a streamlined application process so that applying for one of these scholarships puts you in the pool for all eligible scholarships. Find additional information here.
Community-Engaged Alliance [External] High Impact Practices Grant
Applications accepted June and October; Award up to $4000
Supporting the development and implementation of practices that strengthen community-campus partnerships, High-Impact Practices Grants include projects aim to deepen student learning and development as a means of preparing the next generation of civic-minded leaders. Find details here.
Recognized Incentive Activity Accounts (RIAs)
Many faculty have earned RIA funds through participating in professional development activities. Faculty can use RIA funds towards expenses in high impact courses such as travel, transportation, and supplies. See here for specific guidelines.