Professional Development Grant

The Professional Development Grant at Wake Forest University supports undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. The grant covers essential expenses such as professional wardrobe items necessary for job interviews and career fairs. Students can apply for up to $400 to facilitate their career exploration and job search process. Priority is given to those who have not previously received this grant. Applications are reviewed bi-monthly on the 15th and last day of each month.

Note: Applications are reviewed on the 15th and last day of each month.
From wardrobe to cards, stationery, and pad-folios… The expenses for professional-wear can quickly start to climb. Cover the bills for the necessary job-search go-to’s with the professional development grant.
The F.M. Kirby Foundation Access and Opportunity Endowment Fund, in conjunction with the OPCD, provides a limited number of grants for undergraduate students who seek to learn and gain knowledge throughout their career exploration and job search process. The professional development grant supports expenses such as a professional wardrobe, for career exploration, such as the Career Fair and job interviews.
Funding
Students can apply for a grant up to $400.

Eligibility

All current undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need are eligible for the professional development grant.