Student development fund (SDF)

The Student Development Fund was established by the Office of student affairs of the University of Aruba to support the ambitions of students. The aim is to build a sustainable fund to provide students with valuable micro-finance assistance for years to come. To achieve our goal we need support from our growing business community and alumni. We want as many students as possible to achieve their goals and have the best experience they can while studying at the University of Aruba. Applications to the fund can be submitted by students who are actively involved in the UA’s community at large, in an organization, or in their faculty.

The SDF offers financial aid to students who:

• are attending or presenting research at academic or professional conferences,
• engage in opportunities to advance professional achievement, knowledge, skills and abilities,
• related to their intended career pursuits (conference, lecturers etc.),
• desire to be part of an exchange programs (long term or short term) or summer school,
• would like to experience an internship abroad,
• would like to start a social entrepreneur venture.

The grant application will be reviewed based on:

• Financial need
• Student’s effort to obtain other sources of funding
• Accuracy (realistic financial need)

All requests for funding will be reviewed by the Student Development Fund Committee and decisions will be
communicated within 1 month via the applicant(s) email.

Student Development Fund Request Form Student Development Fund Document

Support Student Development

The Office of Student Affairs established the Student Development Fund (SDF) to support the ambitions of students at the University of Aruba. The SDF provides financial assistance to students actively involved in the university community and pursuing their educational goals.

The SDF offers funding for a variety of student activities, including:

• Attending or presenting research at academic or professional conferences
• Engaging in opportunities to advance professional achievement, knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Participating in exchange programs or summer school
• Interning abroad
• Starting a social entrepreneur venture

To be eligible for funding from the SDF, students must:

• Be a full-time student at the University of Aruba
• Academic ambition
• Demonstrate financial need
• Submit a completed application form

The application deadline for the SDF is twice a year. Your donation to the SDF will help to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. I appreciate your support!

Support Student Development Funds Sponsorship

Social entrepreneur venture: Achieve!

During the last three years, we have noticed an increase in the request for financial support and support for purchasing academic books. There has also been substantial growth in student’s interests for opportunities to be part of a study abroad program as well as a growth in prospective entrepreneurial ventures.

We believe each student at the University of Aruba, as a future global citizen, should have the opportunity to relish the many opportunities the University of Aruba has to offer. We, therefore, thought of a social entrepreneurial venture that could help these students to achieve their goals.

Read the executive report to learn more