How I’m Using This Fund to Fast-Track My Career

How the VSB Davis Fund Can Supercharge Your College Experience

Alright, let me hit you with something that can totally level-up your college game. If you're serious about doing something big, you need to check out the VSB Davis Fund for Student Experiences. This isn’t just another grant. It's a game-changer.

If you’re planning on interning at a startup, studying abroad, or attending a top-tier conference — this fund can help make it happen. This is your chance to get paid for experiences that actually matter and will move the needle in your career.

Why You Need to Pay Attention

Here’s the deal: The Davis Fund is for full-time VSB students who are looking for some financial help to push their career forward. Think internships, education abroad, or even professional development events. All the good stuff that will set you apart from the crowd.

Here’s where the fund steps in:

• Study Abroad: Wanna travel and get that global experience? The fund covers that. Just make sure to hit the deadlines: June 15 for fall, October 15 for spring, and March 15 for summer.

• Internships: Paid or unpaid, internships are a MUST. The fund can help you cover the costs. Just make sure to apply by May 1 and get the paperwork sorted. It’s easy if you get it done early.

What You Get Out of This

• Real Experience: The whole point of the Davis Fund is to push you out of the classroom and into the real world. Internships, global programs, and case competitions — this is where you get your hands dirty and learn what it’s like to actually work. That’s the stuff that will get you hired.

• Financial Support, No Strings Attached: This fund isn’t just about covering tuition. It’s about helping you invest in experiences that directly impact your future. You show them why this experience matters, and the money’s yours. Simple as that.

How to Apply

Here’s how you get in: Apply at least three weeks before the deadline and make sure you’ve got all your ducks in a row. You’ll need:

• A budget for what you plan to spend

• An essay on how this experience is going to make you a better leader

• Another essay on how the extra funding is going to level-up your career

• A signed agreement and a thank-you letter to the Davis family (this is crucial, so don’t skip it)

Take Action

The bottom line: If you want to take your career seriously and don’t want to settle for average, the Davis Fund is a no-brainer. Don’t sleep on it. Apply, get your funding, and go crush it. I went to the info session, and now I’m all-in. You should be too.

Head over to the VSB Davis Fund page and start your application. This is the kind of stuff that will make a real difference in your future.

This version has a more direct, casual, and motivational style, much like Sam Parr's approach.