Clubs & Teams Funding

Western Engineering Endowed Student Donation Fund (WEESDF)

WEESDF is funded by annual student donations and exists with the mission to support any individual or group that benefits the Western Engineering Undergraduate community, including engineering student organizations, undergraduate labs, and other student projects and opportunities.  Funding is awarded and distributed annually based on an application and committee-based review process under the oversight of the Undergraduate Engineering Society (UES).  Allocated funds must be used exactly as outlined in the club’s approved WEESDF application budget and are typically posted to accounts in the fall term.

Western Engineering Student Engagement Fund (WESEF)

WESEF is funded by an annual faculty donation and exists to enhance the quality of undergraduate education by supporting student-driven initiatives that enrich learning and engagement across the faculty.  Each year, funds are made available to support projects, events, and other initiatives that directly benefit undergraduate students.  Student clubs and teams may only apply for WESEF funding for new initiatives or special activities that are not a part of core business.  This fund cannot be used to supplement expected budget for builds or annually attended competitions.

Application Processes

Feature

WEESDF

WESEF

Application Link

WEESDF Application Form

WESEF Application Form

Required Form Information

For lab equipment: Detailed project description, financial assessment (quotes), impact assessment, and funding request details.

For club/team operations:  Club/team membership information, Faculty Advisor approval, detailed written proposal, full annual budget plan    

Project, event, or activity purpose and expected impact on students

A detailed budget and requested amount

Timeline and logistics related to the request

Application Review/Awarding Process

The Undergraduate Engineering Society (UES), through the WEESDF Chair, distributes funding annually via a committee-based review process.

WESEF Project Funding Selection Committee: Director, Finance or designate; Director, Student Services or designate

Application Deadline

Deadline in mid-October, TBD and communicated by WEESDF Chair

Twice annually – October 31 & January 31

⚠️ Important:   All equipment & apparatus partially or wholly funded from awarded WEESDF or WESEF funds will remain the property of the Faculty of Engineering at Western for the benefit of current and future students.