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The Schwartz Fund is an endowment that was given to the College in memory of Bennett Schwartz, a member of the class of 1972 who was an economics major and who undertook significant independent studies in finance.

The most frequent use of the Schwartz Fund is "to support students in significant learning experiences outside the classroom in the area of economics..." Schwartz Awards have helped students attend conferences (by paying for registration fees and/or travel expenses) and have supported students doing independent studies in economics and finance around the country and around the world. Recent grants have allowed students to travel to Jordan, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Guatemala, Mexico, and Venezuela, but you don't need to travel to get a grant. One student recently studied the gentrification of Eagle Rock and its impact on the local real estate market! Schwartz grants also can be used to support internships in finance, to do research with faculty members, and to undertake independent research over spring break.

Schwartz grants can be anywhere from $100 to $3500, depending on the proposal, and applications are accepted according to deadlines. The deadline for Summer 2026 grant is Thursday, March 26, at 11:59pm PDT.

How can you get a Schwartz Grant?  You will need:

(1) a meeting with a member of the Schwartz Committee to discuss your proposal (the committee members and their faculty pages with office hours and emails are below). .

(2) a one-page project proposal of what you'd like to do and how it fulfills the mission of the Schwartz grant which is stated above.

(3) an itemized budget ().

(4) a resume.

Here is the application . 

If you have any questions, please email any member of the committee or stop by our office hours, which are linked to our faculty pages (Professor Ashenmiller,  Professor Harris, or Professor Williams). 

The objectives of the summer research program are to:

• Sponsor faculty/student collaborative research
• Provide an academic alternative to nonacademic summer jobs
• Increase students' preparation for leadership roles in professions and/or public service
• Create an intellectual community, with opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange
• Enrich the academic experience of our most capable and promising students
• Encourage good students, especially students from under-represented groups, to consider careers in the scholarly professions

The John Parke Young Initiative on the Global Political Economy is pleased to announce the availability of financial support to conduct independent research, undertake internships, and participate in conferences, colloquia, or workshops. Projects must be related to world affairs or the global economy for support.

The College maintains a fund for support of small academic projects performed by full-time degree-seeking students during the academic year. In addition, a limited amount of funding is available for students to attend conferences for presentation of results of academic projects.