Try It Fund Try It Fund Applications open the first day of each semester and close at 10pm EST the last day of fall or spring break, depending on the […]
The Try It Fund is a grant competition that awards Davidson students with up to $1,000 to pursue a creative or innovative idea. We fund for-profit ventures, so your project must make money by selling a product, idea, or service. We realize you are going to make mistakes when attempting something you’ve never done before.Failure is part of the creative process, and we want you to take risks, try new ideas, learn how to quickly recognize what doesn’t work and pivot onto something that does. Upon accepting the award, you must consent to make substantial progress towards your goal within 7 weeks, attend an orientation meeting, have regular check-ins, document and reflect upon the creative process, and give an on-campus presentation on what was learned from the process. ... As an international student, this funding may be subject to federal tax (20% max; 14% federal, 6% state, unless treaty benefits apply).Answer: No, students with a F-1 visa cannot receive funds from their own businesses while in the U.S. and enrolled at Davidson unless they work with International Student Engagement to apply to USCIS, and be approved for, pre-completion Optional Practical Training .The Try It Fund has been made possible through generous support from the Charlie Hinnant ’72 Fund, Davidson alums, and other community sponsors.
