The Gretchen Laatsch Grant and Scholarship aims to encourage the involvement of graduate students in scholarly research and writing for the field of college unions and student activities. Applicants must be degree-seeking graduate students enrolled at an ACUI member institution who are not full-time employees at the institution are eligible for this award. Special consideration will be given to students either currently in or intending to enter the profession. The applicant's submission materials must include the name, institution, and contact information for all contributors. A separate letter of recommendation from a professional or faculty member that supports the selection of the student applicant, verifying that at least one individual involved with the activity is a student in pursuit of a graduate degree, is also required. In one compiled packet, the applicants must submit the description of the activity to be supported or recognized by the award, including relevant literature and/or research design if appropriate; the justification as to how the project supports the published ACUI research agenda and makes a significant contribution to the profession; the detailed budget showing how the awarded funds will be utilized; and the anticipated project timeline. An acknowledgement by the applicant that, if selected, all funds must be utilized within 18 months must also be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Association of College Unions International for more information.