Penner Family Experiences Award
PENNER FAMILY EXPERIENCES FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
AY2026-2027
Co-curricular experiences are a cornerstone of a Georgetown education. Hoyas participate in experiential learning opportunities in various forms, including fellowships, independent and mentored research, study abroad, laboratory research, field work, community-engaged programs, social action, advocacy, or internships.
The costs of pursuing experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom, credit-bearing context (except for study abroad) may present a financial barrier for some Georgetown students. Participation in an experiential learning opportunity may require a student to be responsible for costs such as housing, transportation, travel, food, professional attire, and work/research-related supplies, without financial compensation for those expenses. A student may also bear the costs of lost earnings and savings while pursuing an unpaid experiential learning opportunity.
Through the Penner Family Experiences Fund, undergraduate students can apply for financial support for the Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 terms to help alleviate some of the financial burden of participating in an experiential learning opportunity while enhancing their Georgetown experience. A maximum Summer award is $4,000, with an average award of $2,000. A maximum Spring award is $1,500, with an average Fall or Spring award of $1,000.
Eligibility:
- The experiential learning opportunity must be non-credit-bearing, except for Study Abroad and wrap-around internship courses such as at the Capitol Applied Learning Lab (CALL).
- The applicant must have documented eligibility for need-based Georgetown scholarship aid during the current academic year, as determined by the Georgetown University Office of Student Financial Services.
- The applicant must be a junior (Class of 2028) or a rising senior (Class of 2027) to apply for the Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 term.
- International students are eligible for the Penner Award if they meet all other eligibility requirements.
- The student must plan to be enrolled full-time in the:
- College of Arts & Sciences; McDonough School of Business; Walsh School of Foreign Service; School of Nursing; or School of Health during the Fall 2026 semester
- GU-Qatar and School of Continuing Studies undergraduates are not eligible for the Penner Award.
Deadlines:
| Term | Application Open | Application Close | Notification of Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | July 7 at 9 am ET | August 4 at 9 am ET | September 1, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | November 3 at 9 am ET | December 1 at 9 am ET | December 18, 2026 |
| Summer 2027 | March 9 at 9 am ET | April 6 at 9 am ET | May 4, 2027 |
Application:
Notification:
- Absolutely no late applications can be accepted. Emails requesting application submission past the deadline will not be replied to.
- You are obliged to contact the selection committee at penneraward@georgetown.edu if you receive funding for your experiential opportunity that you did not disclose in your application.
- You do not need to have your final experiential learning opportunity finalized by the application deadline. You will need to have the opportunity finalized and confirmed in order to receive funding.
- You will be notified of your status within 4 weeks after the application deadline.
- If you do not have a Supplier ID at the time of your application submission, you are required to submit a request for a Supplier ID at the time of your application submission. You can only be offered a Penner award if you have an active Supplier ID on file.