GPSA expects every participant to work with the
community, GPSA, your family, your friends and others to improve health in the
developing world.This includes your
presence in the community, but this also includes your efforts to raise funds.
Fundraising is not a negative thing.It is part of helping others. Remember,
you are not raising funds for yourself.You’re raising funds to provide help for a community in need.You'll be helping your friends, family and others find a cause that really matters.This is a chance for you to educate others about your upcoming
experience and the community you will be helping.You’ll be amazed at how people will get
excited about what you are doing and who you are helping.
Fundraising does take planning, hard work, tenacity and
a sense of humor.But, keep in mind that
most of the GPSA participants are working to raise their program fees too.Fundraising is part of your GPSA
experience.
GPSA offers some, limited financial aid opportunities and guidance for you to raise additional funds. You should not expect to receive full funding from any one source, including GPSA. However, GPSA is here to help you reach your goal.
