The Dean's Donation Fund is available to all Engineering competitive design teams, outreach programs, conferences, clubs and student-led campus businesses which all bring distinction to Smith Engineering at Queen's University and provide invaluable teamwork, leadership, project planning, design, marketing and communication skills.

Dean Deluzio, therefore, is interested in providing financial support for these Engineering student-led initiatives. Through the Dean's Donation Fund, engineering student groups may apply once each year for funding.

When funding is provided by the Dean, please make sure Smith Engineering at Queen's University is listed as a sponsor at your conference, event, etc. 

2025-26 Deadline:

Monday, November 17th, 8:00 a.m.

Questions regarding Application Package direct to: Smith Engineering Finance.

Please submit applications to: Smith Engineering Finance.

DEAN'S DONATION WORKSHOP:

The Faculty Office will be running a workshop on Thursday, October 2, from 5-7 p.m. in Mitchell Hall Rooms 225/235.  Pizza will be provided.  We strongly encourage every team/club to send up to three representatives (2 current executives, 1 junior member).

Please register by Monday, September 29th so we know final numbers for the pizza order.   Register Here

 Workshop Agenda:

Design Teams/Clubs Applications

  1. Submit Application Package
  2. Submit Budget Template (xlsx)
  3. Submit Academic Advisor Approval Form (if Design Team)
  4. Include Sponsorship Package if available
  5. Must adhere to the Off-Campus Activity Safety Policy (OCASP), if applicable

Download Application Package (PDF)

Download Budget Template (XLSX)

Academic Advisor Approval Form (PDF)

Additional Resources