The Mighty Pen Student Initiative Fund
Application Information Session
Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 3pm-5pm EST for a drop-in information session about the Student Initiative Fund application process.
Information Session: Thursday, November 19, 2020, 4pm-5:30pm (EST)
Join the information session on Teams.
Deadline To Submit Application: Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 12pm (EST)
Submit Applications To: wlc@ocadu.ca
Are you a BIPOC student, collective or group? Do you have an idea for an online or virtual project that strengthens relations between communities and that responds to ongoing racism during the global COVID-19 pandemic?
Apply for the Mighty Pen Student Initiative Fund to help finance any online initiative that features students who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour. The project can use any textual or visual media to generate stories, artwork and dialogue around social justice and anti-racist practices. Projects that are inclusive of a diverse range of identities and experiences are particularly encouraged this year.
Application Process
Fill out the application form below with details of your project, timeline and budget.
Download the PDF application form here.
Adjudication Criteria
Your application will be juried by a committee of OCAD U staff from the Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers (CEAD), Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) and Writing & Learning Centre (WLC), who will evaluate your proposal on the following criteria:
- Relevance and Impact
- How does this project further you and your group’s creative and professional development?
- Does your project fit the mandate and vision of The Mighty Pen?
- Does your project impact OCAD U students and reach the wider community?
- How does your project address discrimination and racism during COVID-19, strengthen relations between communities, and feature BIPOC voices, experiences and stories?
- Equity and Inclusivity
- Does your project and group support social justice, equitable practices and include all members as active participants?
- Is your project inclusive of a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences?
- Feasibility and Accessibility
- What is your experience doing similar events and are you collaborating with other individuals, student and/or community groups?
- What is your timeline and can your project be delivered in the time proposed?
- Is your budget feasible? Have you located other sources of funding and/or revenue?
- Is your project accessible to a wide range of audiences with different needs?
About The Mighty Pen
The Mighty Pen amplifies the stories and experiences of racialized and underrepresented writers and creators. Facilitated by Phoebe Wang in the Writing & Learning Centre, this year The Mighty Pen invites guest writers and artists who self-identify as BIPOC to share their unique gifts with the OCAD University community through workshops and public events. The Mighty Pen Speaker Series is presented by the Writing & Learning Centre (WLC). It has been made possible by funding from the Ontario Post-Secondary Access and Inclusion Program (OPAIP). Learn more about the Mighty Pen here.