Engaged Learning Fund (ELF)
Funding Amount
Up to $1,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- All Gustavus students, regardless of overall financial aid situation
Other requirements
- Must be pursuing internships, job shadowing, volunteer work, or other experiential learning opportunities applicable to student's major and career objectives
- Opportunities must be outside typical offerings at Gustavus
Overview
Administrator: Center for Career Development
The Engaged Learning Fund provides financial assistance to Gustavus students to support career-focused experiential learning opportunities, including internships, job shadowing, volunteer work, and other career-related experiences.
Eligibility:
- Available to all Gustavus students, regardless of overall financial aid situation
- Must be pursuing internships, job shadowing, volunteer work, or other experiential learning opportunities applicable to student's major and career objectives
- Opportunities must be outside typical offerings at Gustavus
Funding Uses:
- Housing costs
- Transportation costs
- Fees for conferences
- Career-related experiential learning experiences
Key Information:
- Maximum award: $1,500 per student during their time at Gustavus
- Funded by alumni donors
- As of the program overview, has served almost 250 students and distributed about $380,000 in total aid
- Contact: Julie Rudolf, Senior Career Development Specialist at Center for Career Development
How to Apply
Application Process
Specific application procedures are not detailed in available materials. Students should:
- Contact the Center for Career Development to inquire about application procedures
- Prepare documentation of their planned experiential learning opportunity
- Demonstrate how the opportunity aligns with their major and career objectives
Contact: Center for Career Development at Gustavus Adolphus College
What Gustavus Adolphus College actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $40K
- Median grant
- $40K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Saint Peter, MN.
Example grants
City of Saint Peter · Saint Peter, MN
Community Support
$40K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Academic enrichment
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