Scholarship & Grants
These initiatives by Compear underscore the organization's dedication to fostering environments where social justice, equity, and respectful disruption thrive, offering both financial support and empowerment to those eager to make a meaningful impact.
Global Respectful Disruption Initiative (GRDI) Scholarship
Powered by COMPEAR Global Education Network, GoAbroad.com, Kultural Kurators, and The Fund for Education Abroad, the GRDI Scholarship is more than financial aid; it's a call to action for social justice, activism, and innovative change. The scholarship, offering awards ranging from $1,500 to $3,000, supports travel abroad or domestic intercultural programs. It's aimed at individuals ready to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive world through their unique ideas and projects.
Applicants are evaluated on their ability to propose transformative solutions addressing critical prompts from sponsors, focusing on social justice and community development. With a deadline for submissions on March 31st for Summer 2024 participation, the scholarship encourages a wide range of creative expressions, from essays to art, at the annual Global Respectful Disruption Summit.
How to Participate
For the GRDI Scholarship, applicants must be accepted into a study, travel, or internship abroad or a domestic intercultural program. The scholarship emphasizes the diversity of perspectives and is open to all ages, requiring no GPA for eligibility but a current U.S. address.
Compear Personal Development Grant
In partnership with strategic partners, each year Compear offers the Personal Development Fund Grant. This $1,000 grant, awarded to two individuals, aims to foster personal and professional growth for those working towards social justice and equity within their communities.
Eligibility hinges on attendance at the Global Respectful Disruption Summit's Welcome session, where participants can enter the grant competition by actively participating in the summit's sessions and activities.
Awardees are announced during the Post-Summit Reflection, underscoring Compear's commitment to impactful change through education and personal development.
How to Participate
To compete for the Compear Personal Development Grant, attendees must register individually for the Global Respectful Disruption Summit, actively participate, and be present during the announcement to claim their grant. Terms and condition may apply and are shared with grant recipients in the grant agreement.