What is The Change Engine
The Change Engine your chance to spark real change on campus! Whether your idea tackles social justice, sustainability, student wellbeing, or any other concern, you could win funding, mentorship, and support to make it happen.
Lead real projects that make a difference on campus. Develop advocacy skills, build your portfolio, and gain recognition as an Impact Driver. Plus, win up to $5,000 and expert mentorship to bring your ideas to life!
Submissions close on October 5th, 11.59pm.
Form includes following questions:
- Candidate names and emails
- Your advocacy pitch including the issues you are addressing, the goal of this project, and your plan for how to achieve the stated goal
- Your execution plan and estimated timeline
- The funding stream you are applying for and plan for allocation of prize funds
Applications will be shortlisted by mid-October, 2025. Please check your email regularly for updates. Selected applicants will need to confirm their participation once selected.
Please note: At least one representative must be present at the pitch competition event.
Prize details
Candidates may submit their project idea to one of three streams, with prizes and mentorship designed to bring your vision to life.
After review, two projects per stream will be shortlisted to pitch at the final event. One winner per stream takes home the prize plus perks like mentorship, marketing support, and a spotlight on social media and WUSA’s website.