The Caltech Y Stefanko Advocating Change Together (ACT) Award provides motivated Caltech students with an opportunity to learn about themselves and their place in society, and to act to make a difference in the world through community engagement, activism, and leadership.

​The goals of the Caltech Y Stefanko Award are to increase awareness and promote civic engagement by
 • Encouraging students to explore an issue or cause of local, national, or global significance, and
 • Empowering students to get educated and engaged in the cause through learning or volunteer experiences (learning from, or volunteering with,       experienced mentors or organizations).

​The Stefanko Award offers an opportunity to explore a cause and to make a difference.
 • Applicants must be enrolled Caltech undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing.
 • Solo applicants and co-applicants (joint applications) are both welcome. Both must do an application.
 • Applicants choosing an international destination must be 18 years or older. There is no age restriction for domestic destinations, however, a       parent/guardian will be expected to sign a waiver.