Wageningen Student Farm has received funding from the fund. Photo Wageningen Student Farm The Kickstart Social Fund is for students who want to organize social events that are open to all students. In the past, the Fund has provided money for activities such as film evenings, festivals, pot lucks and workshops. Students can apply for amounts from 100 to 1500 euros for their event.
Previously, the Fund had certain periods during the year when students could apply for financial support, says Mathias Genon (20), a student assistant at the Student Service Centre. ‘We changed the policy this year and now the Fund is open all year round. That seems to be working, because we’ve had at least one application per week so far.’
Loan-system money
The budget for the Kickstart Social Fund was part of the quality agreements made with students, staff and the consultative bodies, which determined how WUR should use the money freed up by the introduction of the loan system for students. Activities need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for funding, explains Genon. ‘Firstly, the event must be open to all students rather than a specific group. Secondly, you must apply for the funding at least five weeks before the event. Thirdly, the money will be paid after the event has taken place.’
Genon hopes Wageningen students will use this facility to organize social activities throughout the year. ‘It doesn’t matter whether you are an individual, a group of friends or a society: just organize something and don’t hesitate to ask for financial help.’
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