The Aaron and Sylvia Wechter Family Excellence Fund was established to provide support for proposals from faculty or students with a commitment to supporting the greater El Paso Jewish community.

AARON AND SYLVIA WECHTER FAMILY EXCELLENCE FUND: CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The College of Liberal Arts is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Aaron and Sylvia Wechter Family Excellence Fund.

The Aaron and Sylvia Wechter Family Excellence Fund was established to provide funds for proposals from faculty or students with a commitment to strengthening or supporting the greater El Paso Jewish community. The Aaron and Sylvia Wechter Family Excellence Fund will award up to $3,250. Applications are due January 11, 2027 and require a proposal narrative, budget, CV, and letter of support from a mentor (for student applicants). The funding cycle runs through July 15^th of 2027.

Proposal Topics Can Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Honoraria: Sponsorship of workshops, speakers, lectures, or Visiting Professors
• Research: Support for student- or faculty-led research projects or initiatives (special consideration will be given to research that has a community-engaged component)
• Creative Work: Performances, exhibits, or other creative works strengthening or supporting the greater El Paso Jewish community

Find more information and apply here: https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/wechter-fund/

Wechter Fund Requirements:

Proposals are expected to focus on strengthening or supporting the greater El Paso Jewish community and must come from faculty and students of the College of Liberal Arts.  Awardees will present the result of their research or creative work to the community, an event that will be coordinated with the College of Liberal Arts.

Application Deadlines and Important dates:

• Applications for the 2027 award period are due by January 11, 2027
• Funding cycle will run from February 24^th to July 15^th of 2027

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TiCMpxMMzt