Join the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) and the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) on April 21st and 22nd for UConn Gives! This university-wide online fundraising initiative kicks-off at 7:00 AM Eastern on April 21 and runs for 36 hours until 7:00 PM Eastern on April 22. Every gift supports Huskies making an impact!
This year SPP is supporting students through our Student Hartford Fund (Public Policy Awards Fund) and the Children with Incarcerated Parents Initiative Scholarship Fund.
Learn more about the funds below, and click on each fund directly in order to access their giving page. We thank you for your support!
SPP Student Hardship Fund (listed as Public Policy Awards Fund)
Goals: $5,000 and 80 donors
The fund is essential for School of Public Policy students who, due to emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, can get help—in many instances enabling them to continue and complete their program of study rather than pause or drop out altogether.
Why Donate to the Student Hardship Fund?
“When financial hardship threatened to derail my path toward completing my MPA, the SPP Student Hardship Fund gave me the breathing room I needed to stay focused on my studies, my internship, and my long-term goal of a career in public service and human rights. As a first-generation graduate student navigating a demanding program, knowing this support exists makes all the difference; this fund doesn’t just help students pay bills, it helps them keep believing their goals are possible and to keep moving forward!” – Michael Anthony Davis Jr., MPA Class of 2027
“When unexpected emergencies struck, the hardship fund was available for me to continue my MPA program. I appreciate UConn’s support and would not have been able to finish without them.” – Current Student, Class of 2026
Children with Incarcerated Parents Initiative (CTCIP) Scholarship Fund
Goals: $2,500 and 55 donors
Students impacted by the incarceration of a close family member or caregiver can face challenges in their everyday life – from the financial hardship of a parent losing income while incarcerated to the emotional trauma of a disrupted family life. The Children with Incarcerated Parents Initiative Scholarship Fund aims to alleviate this burden for students.
In previous years SPP has had the highest number of donors across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This year we hope to replicate this tradition!