Awesome Fund

Make YOUR Student Club Awesome

Are YOU a member of a Hopkins Student Club? Do YOU have BIG ideas? HEF has $$$ for Student Clubs! The Awesome Fund provides modest grants to registered new or existing Student Clubs (with a faculty adviser). You can start the process of creating a new club on the Hopkins High School club page by completing their new club form.

We empower Student Clubs to pursue ideas/projects that help other students, help the school or broader community, enhance learning opportunities, and help you feel more connected to your school and other students.

The Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) Awesome Fund was created by a generous Hopkins alumnus, a matching donation from his employer, and the family and friends of Ethan Lang (2009), and other donors. In 2023, a $100,000 Awesome Fund endowment was created by the alumnus, his parents and other donors.

It’s easy to apply! See the forms below.

Applications ARE OPEN.

Contact Kristin Hanneman at Kfrethe@yahoo.com with questions.

Download Awesome Fund Poster

Apply for a Grant or Donate to Support

  • Step One

    Grant Guidelines

    • Review the simple Grant Guidelines below.

    • Discuss your idea with your Club advisor.

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  • Step Two

    Applications Open

    • Complete this online application form.

    • You will hear from a member of the HEF Awesome Fund committee, perhaps requesting more information.

    PDF of Application

    Application Form
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    Past Grant Recipients

    See how Awesome Fund grants have helped students pursue their curiosity and love of learning in student clubs.

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    Donate to Awesome Fund

    Support the Awesome Fund’s $100,000 endowment and make sure HEF can continue to support student clubs for years to come.

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2023-2024 Awesome Fund Grants

  • HOSA Club

    HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. This $600 grant helps fund student competition registration fees.

    Hopkins High School - Jannie Sanchez, Student; Kara LeVahn, Faculty Advisor (Spring 2024)

  • Women in Jazz

    This $1,000 grant made it possible for the Women in Jazz club to invite a female jazz musician to work with club, and to purchase jazz sheet music by female jazz composers.

    Hopkins High School -Adelaide Simmons, Student; Nora Tycast, Faculty Advistor (Winter 2024)

  • Dungeons, Dungeons & Dungeons

    Students in this club play Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop role playing games, and introduce new players to the hobby. Our grant provided $500 for D&D game supplies.

    Hopkins High School - Mozzy Horn, Student; Eric Turner, Faculty Advisor (Winter 2023)

  • HopCares

    At HHS, the HopCares Club enables students to give back to our Hopkins community through volunteering. Thanks to their Awesome Fund Grant, HopCares was able to purchase enough fleece to make 15 blankets for those in need.

    Hopkins High School - Natalia Trujillo, Student; Karl Shroeder, Faculty Advisor (Winter 2023)

  • Bullet Journaling

    At Hopkins North Middle School, there is a new Bullet Journaling Club. Bullet journaling is a fun and creative way to stay organized, reduce stress, and visualize goals while coming together with friends in a safe space.

    North Middle School - Helena Whitaker, Student; Amanda Clark, Faculty Advisor (Winter 2023)

  • Boys Volleyball

    This Awesome Fund grant helped add a new Boys Volleyball Club at North Middle School! Learning teamwork and growing athleticism, these student athletes will compete thanks to HEF’s Awesome Fund grant!

    North Middle School - Kaleb Mhiripiri, Student; Jeff Hochstein, Faculty Advisor (Winter 2023)