Pathways to Innovation and Leadership Access to High Impact Learning

Pathways to Innovation and Leadership Access to High Impact Learning Award

2025-2026 academic year

Thanks to the generosity of the ISU Agricultural Endowment Board, this award is intended to increase access to undergraduate student participation in high-impact, value-added learning opportunities by lowering financial barriers. Such hands-on learning opportunities may include Study Abroad, Study USA, presenting at a research conference, unpaid internships, or service learning.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Pathways to Innovation and Leadership Program supports students in developing their innovation, leadership, and other practical skills needed for success in the modern world through participation in high-impact, value-added learning opportunities that will positively influence their academic, professional, and personal goals.

To learn more about the CALS Pathways to Innovation and Leadership program go to: https://pathways.cals.iastate.edu/

If awarded, students will complete the Pathway Planner by adding their high-impact learning opportunity and the specific skills that could benefit their academic, professional, and/or personal goals.

Eligibility

1. Undergraduates currently enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
2. Student must be in good academic standing.
3. Enrolled or accepted to participate in high-impact learning opportunities, such as study abroad, research, entrepreneurship, internships and/or service learning.
4. Demonstrated need for financial support to participate in a high-impact opportunity.
5. Preference will be given to students participating in the Pathways to Innovation and Leadership program who earn at least one digital badge. To learn more go to: https://pathways.cals.iastate.edu/digital-badges
6. This award shall be made available to students of any class standing.
7. Upon acceptance, recipients shall complete the Pathway Planner.

Submit your application through OneApp. Completed applications must include:

1. Identify the high impact learning experience that will be used for participation.
2. Describe how this experience can benefit you.
3. Describe your financial need.
4. Digital badge.

Term of Award: All awards are for one year.
Award Amount Up to $500

Submit your application through OneApp
Application submission for fall awards will be the first Monday after Thanksgiving break.
Application submission for spring awards will be after spring break.