The Projects for Peace fund student-generated community service summer projects that promote peace and conflict resolution.
2025-2026 Deadlines:
Internal deadline: January 20, 2026
National deadline for Oxy to submit winning proposal and alternate: February 4, 2026.
Purpose:
The Projects for Peace support grassroots summer projects that align with the program's mission of promoting peace and/or addressing the roots of conflict. Recipients receive $10,000 to fund their project.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible, a student must:
- be currently enrolled at Oxy (in any year)
- submit a proposal individually, or as part of a group
Nomination Process:
Oxy may nominate one project and one alternate per year. In order to be considered for Oxy nomination, please email the following materials as individual PDFs to fellowships@oxy.edu by 11:59pm PT on January 20, 2026. Label each file with your name (e.g., lastname_firstname_personalstatement).
- two-page project proposal (note that you should work with and get approval from a partnering organization or organizations as you write this proposal)
- one-page budget for project
Applicant Info Session:
Monday, October 20, 2025 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | JSC Salsbury-Young (above the bookstore)
In partnership with Dr. Rev. Susan Young, join the Fellowships office to learn more about this fellowship opportunity. Please register for this event on Handshake.