The Society of Physics Students (SPS) has launched two new funding opportunities that will support academic department food cabinets and provide educational assistance scholarships for undergraduate students that are in need due to persisting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food for Hungry Students

To alleviate food insecurity concerns for students, the Society of Physics Students, through the support of the American Institute of Physics, will provide $300 in financial support for chapters to start food cabinets for hungry physics students in their departments. Chapters are to use the funds for items that are freely accessible to all department undergraduates and are encouraged to fundraise to restock and maintain food cabinets beyond the seed funding. Grants are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information and to apply, visit spsnational.org/scholarships/FFHPS.

AIP-SPS Undergraduate Student Emergency Assistance

To provide immediate support to students who are negatively impacted by COVID-19, through the support of the American Institute of Physics, SPS will grant up to $1000 scholarships to students who need assistance with costs directly related to their education, such as tuition, fees, housing, and books, due to the financial effects of COVID-19. Grants are available on a first come, first serve basis. For program requirements and to apply, visit
spsnational.org/scholarships/AIPSPSUSEA.