Lee Honors College Student Travel Grant Application

Lee Honors College

Lee Honors College Student Travel Grant Application

Purpose

The Lee Honors College Student Travel Grants were established to support Lee Honors College �鶹��ýs traveling to meetings or events sponsored by professional organizations for the purpose of presenting the results of their research, exhibiting or performing creative works, or otherwise disseminating results of their scholarly or creative activity. These grants do NOT cover conference attendance for other purposes (e.g., as a non-presenting attendee or workshop participant; to participate in a group performance; to undertake foreign study), or to present the findings of another's scholarly work.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Lee Honors College Student Travel Grant, an applicant must be:

A full-time Lee Honors College �鶹��ý in good standing;
Enrolled in the semester the application is submitted.

Grants

Grants will range up to $500 for domestic travel, and up to $1,000 for international travel. The amount awarded will depend, in part, on the number of applications received, the funds available, and on the priority given by the review committee. Not all applications may be selected for presentation; however, proof of acceptance must be presented before the grant is awarded.

To Apply

Complete the application below, including all required supplemental documents.

Note

Student travel grant applications are accepted at any time. Students may apply for funding BEFORE their work is accepted for presentation; however, proof of acceptance must be presented before the grant is awarded.

Requirements

Submit completed application.
A typed essay briefly explaining (approximately 250 words) the significance of your research or project and how presenting/exhibiting it will be beneficial to you in achieving your educational and professional goals (will be requested by email).
An abstract describing your research or creative work (will be requested by email).
A copy of the letter or email inviting you to present/exhibit at the conference or perform at the event (will be requested by email).
A budget that outlines your expenses. Itemize your travel budget (see reimbursable expenses below). Confirm costs with providers. Provide all expenses for each category, even if it exceeds the maximum grant amount.

Your name (required)

Western Identification Number (WIN) (required)

WMU Email (required)

Phone, including area code (required)

Major(s) (required)

Minor(s) (required)

Most recent cumulative GPA (required)

Semester/Year (required)

During which semester(s) and year do you plan to use this travel grant? (required)

Conference Name (required)

Conference Location (i.e City, State, Country, etc.): (required)

Dates of Travel (Departure) (required)

Dates of Travel (Return) (required)

Conference website (required)

List any other funding you will receive (or are seeking) for this travel. Please note that the combination of support received from a Lee Honors College Travel Grant and any other source(s) must not exceed the total reimbursable expenses (required)

Reimbursable Expenses

Transportation (Airfare) (required)

Transportation (Ground) (required)

Parking: (required)

Meals (Maximum 3 days at $45 per day) (required)

Lodging (Maximum $200 per night) (required)

Conference registration fee (required)

Total Budget (required)

Disbursement of Funds

Department Name (required)

Fund (required)

Cost Center (required)

Budget Officer (required)

Budget Officer Email (required)

Faculty Mentor (required)

Faculty Mentor Email (required)