Guidelines
The Don and Barbara Curtis Excellence Fund for Extracurricular Activities supports UNC Hussman undergraduate majors who participate in meaningful out-of-class activities that will help them in their careers. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — August through March — during the academic year.
Any undergraduate major admitted to the school may apply for funding. If an application is selected to receive funding, the amount will depend on the nature of the proposal. No single proposal will receive more than $1,000, but most awards will be less in order to provide funding to as many students as possible. Students cannot receive funding for post-graduation activities or activities that have already occurred.
Activities available for funding include:
- Registration and travel expenses for media- and journalism-related workshops, conferences, competitions, etc.
- Working on a major story, documentary or project that requires travel.
- Participating in group trips to major U.S. cities sponsored by UNC Hussman organizations such as CABJ and Ad Club.
- Internships in a media- or journalism-related field. (Please see exclusions below)
- Expenses for student organizations whose accounts are managed by UNC Hussman. The organization’s president should submit the application.
Due to donor wishes and limitations on funding available each year, the Curtis Fund does NOT support the following:
- Class-related expenses, such as travel to London or China for global immersion courses.
- Post-graduation activities, including internships and conference attendance.
- Internships in the Triangle-area or in a student’s hometown.
- Internships not focused on media or journalism.
- Student organizations whose accounts are not managed by the MJ-school.
- Equipment purchases.