1. INTRODUCTION

With the aim of strengthening the role of students, increasing extracurricular activities, and enriching student life, the Office for Project Development at AAB College announces this call for student projects. The main theme for the academic year 2025/2026 is “Promoting Peace through Volunteering and Community Service”, emphasizing the importance of building positive relationships, mutual assistance, and participation in social projects. However, proposals in other areas that may improve student life and experience are also welcome.

• OBJECTIVES OF THE CALL

Through student projects, applicants are expected to achieve at least one of the following objectives:

O1: Increase student participation in voluntary activities, especially projects that support the community.

O2: Enhance students’ knowledge and skills related to community service.

O3: Promote awareness of diversity and foster an open and inclusive environment for all students.

O4: Encourage active student engagement in extracurricular activities.

O5: Strengthen collaboration among students within and across different faculties.

O6: Foster an inclusive culture by enabling students to join clubs that reflect their interests.

Each project must have a clear goal and align with the objectives of this call. With this focus, AAB College expresses its commitment to supporting and financing student projects that serve as sources of inspiration and positive change within the student environment and the wider community.

• POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES

Some of the possible activities are as follows:

• Organizing informational sessions to raise students’ awareness about the importance of active participation in the community and extracurricular activities.
• Organizing awareness campaigns on the importance of volunteer work.
• Conducting seminars and training sessions to develop community service skills.
• Organizing cultural events to promote diversity.
• Organizing debates and cultural events to foster dialogue.
• Organizing social events and activities that encourage collaboration among students from different faculties.
• Establishing thematic clubs to engage students.
• Study visits, etc.

• ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

All AAB College students are eligible to apply. Each project must have one student project leader and at least three student members. Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a BA or MA program.
• Be regular attendees of lectures (verified through the SIS).

• MENTOR

Each student group must secure the support of one (1) professor who will serve as a Mentor throughout the project implementation. The standard compensation for Mentors for each project is €150. The primary responsibilities of the Mentor are to support students during the project implementation by providing information, facilitating access to AAB College resources, reviewing promotional materials for the project, or offering any other assistance necessary for the successful execution of the project. The Mentor must sign Annex II – “Mentor Confirmation” as evidence of their willingness to mentor the student group in the project implementation.

• DURATION AND BUDGET

Students will have the opportunity to apply for support for a maximum period of six (6) months. The maximum budget requested for funding under this call for a grant must not exceed €1,000, of which €150 is allocated as the standard expense for the project Mentor. The total budget available for this call is €3,000. AAB College reserves the right not to utilize the entire available amount if it determines that the applications do not meet the specified criteria.

• ELIGIBLE EXPENSES

To be considered eligible, expenses must meet the following criteria:

• They are necessary for achieving the intended project results;
• They are reasonable and in line with the narrative proposal;
• They are accurately calculated and based on market prices;
• They occur during the grant implementation period;
• They are included in the proposed budget;
• They must not include salaries or allowances for students.

• REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

In addition to Annex I – “Application Form and Budget,” applicants (the lead applicant and student co-applicants) must also submit the following documents:

• Identification card;
• Short biography (CV);
• Proof of enrollment in one of the BA or MA programs;
• Annex II – “Mentor Confirmation”

• SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit completed applications no later than October 31, 2025, via the following link: https://forms.gle/pNhbfZfdcDBpZf6w8

Only applications that meet all the requirements specified in the call and in the application form will be considered. For more information, interested parties may contact the Projects Office via email: [email protected]

1.  EVALUATION

Complete applications, in terms of the required documentation, will be evaluated by the Grant Evaluation Team (GET). The team will assess the applications based on the following criteria:

1.	Relevance of the project to the objectives of the call	20 points
2.	Logical consistency of objectives, activities, and expected results	20 points
3.	Impact of the project on students	20 points
4.	Applicant’s capacity to implement the project	20 points
5.	Efficiency of expenditures in the proposed budget	20 points

11. IMPORTANT DATES

Process	Tentative dates
Call Publication	September 22, 2025
Information Session	October 20, 2025
Deadline for Requesting Clarifications	October 24, 2025
Application Deadline	October 31, 2025