MANDATE: The Food Fund Program provides members of the Society of Graduate Students in Music with financial aid during a period of financial hardship that prevents members from accessing food sources. This fund is available to all students, and is implemented by the Executive Members of the Society of Graduate Students in Music. Members of SOGSIM can apply for the fund once per academic term for an amount of $50, with the potential for a maximum of $150 per academic year. All applications will be reviewed anonymously.

Due to limited financial resources, not all applications are guaranteed funding. We encourage students to first seek financial aid through the PSAC Local 610 Union (if you are a TA), or SOGS (if you are a “year x” or non-TA member). Additionally, the London Food Bank (www.londonfoodbank.ca) offers student-only hours and resources. 

Please apply through the PDF Form and submit the completed form to the Chair of SOGSIM (Donna Janowski: djanowsk@uwo.ca). (SOGSIM Food Fund Application)

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE: 

1. Applicants need to fill out the PDF Form to the best of their ability. 
     a. Applications will be reviewed as soon as possible from the date of receipt to ensure a quick response to the applicant. Please allow for 5 business days for requests to be processed. 
2. Application Review:
     a. Applications are received by the Chair of SOGSIM.
     b. The Chair anonymizes the application.
          i. Names and emails are redacted and applications are assigned a number. 
     c. The application is forwarded to the Treasurer and Vice-Chair for review and processing.
3. If deemed successful, the Treasurer purchases a Gift Card ($25), and sends Gift Card to the Chair for distribution.