Davis Projects for Peace

A grassroots international development grant program administered by the Davis United World College Scholars Program. The program invites undergraduates to design and implement peace-building projects during summer break.

Geographic Scope: Participating colleges and universities; projects can be implemented internationally

Eligible Applicants:

• Undergraduate students at participating colleges and universities
• Davis United World College Scholars Program member institutions

Project Focus:

• Peace and social justice initiatives
• International development work
• Community empowerment programs
• Examples include girls' education and leadership development, ending generational poverty, women's empowerment

Selection Process:

• Undergraduates design and propose grassroots projects
• "100 most promising and doable" proposals receive $10,000 grants annually

What the Grant Funds:

• Summer project implementation
• Program materials and supplies
• Travel and living expenses
• Project-related costs

Background:

• Founded by Kathryn W. Davis, a lifelong internationalist and philanthropist (1906-2013)
• Reflects commitment to peace through social equality and international understanding

Contact Information: Davis United World College Scholars Program

Application Process

1. Design Your Project: Develop a proposal for a grassroots peace-building project you plan to implement during summer
2. Submit Proposal: Submit your project proposal to the Davis United World College Scholars Program
3. Competitive Selection: Proposals are reviewed and ranked for feasibility and impact
4. Award Announcement: 100 projects selected from all submissions receive $10,000 grants

Project Components

Proposals should include:

• Clear project goals and objectives
• Description of community partners and local context
• Implementation timeline for summer period
• How project creates peace and social change
• Budget for how $10,000 will be used