Purpose
The Lee Honors College Student Travel Grants were established to support Lee Honors College students 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 student 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.