The Women's Center

West Chester University

Adale Sholock, Ph.D.
Lawrence Center 220
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-436-2122
Fax: 610-436-3160
asholock@wcupa.edu


 

The Asia Adams Grant

     The Asia Adams Violence Against Women Awareness Grant is funded by West Chester University in honor of a student, Asia Adams. On November 7, 2004, Asia was brutally tortured and murdered by a man she was dating and his friend. At the time of her murder, Asia was a junior at WCU majoring in Psychology and minoring in Women’s Studies.  

      The Asia Adams Violence Against Women Awareness Grant was developed in spring 2012 to help address the problem of violence against women in our community. The overall purpose and objective of this grant is to promote student-led projects and/or programming that educates the campus community about violence against women, including sexual assault, rape, stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence.

Types of Projects or Approaches
      Students are encouraged to develop creative and informative projects to promote awareness of  violence against women. Projects must have a demonstrated impact on the campus community.

Projects may include, but are not limited to:

  • Guest speakers
  • Rallies or benefit events
  • Research projects
  • Development of documentaries, films, brochures, informational handout, websites
  • Trainings

      This grant is intended for student-led projects, but collaborative projects between students and faculty/staff members will be most favorably considered. At least one student must be involved in the project for a proposal to be considered.

Eligibility

     All undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at WCU are eligible to apply for the grant.

Funding Limits

     Grants will be awarded to a maximum amount of $1,500.

Due Dates

  • Grant applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but must be submitted at least 60 days prior the start of the proposed project/program.
  • Projects and/or programs must be completed by the end of the academic year.
  • Reports and results should be submitted to the Women’s Center within 30 days of the completion of the project.


To Apply

     Download a writable pdf of the application HERE!


Assistance in completing the application and projects will be provided by the Women’s Center. Please contact Dr. Adale Sholock at asholock@wcupa.edu or 610-436-2122 with questions.