Bridget and James Coffing Fund for Family Advocacy

The Bridget and James Coffing Fund for Family Advocacy is intended to provide support for the people, programs, and initiatives in the School of Human Ecology (SoHE) that make life better for individuals and families. The Coffing Fund aims to recognize the evolution of the traditional family and address the unique challenges and realities of the modern family.

Toward this goal, these funds will support the summertime scholarship and professional development of SoHE graduate students from a wide variety of backgrounds. These funds also support the research, outreach, and creative work of SoHE graduate students throughout the academic year and/or summertime.

The award provides up to $2,000. Funds are merit-based and awarded once a year on a competitive basis. SoHE graduate students can apply to one or both of the funding areas described below. Students can apply for these funds in multiple years; however, priority is given to students who have not previously received SoHE STAR funds or Coffing funds.

Please see this document (https://uwmadison.app.box.com/s/un3jibc3hm3a8xgeszvinuysb702829b) for more information about eligibility and required materials