Student Grants and Fellowsips

About

The College of Arts and Sciences provides several grants to support students in their academic, research, and professional development activities.  Specific information on available grants can be found below. 

Deadlines for Applications 

  • October 15 for spring disbursement 
  • February 15 for summer and fall disbursement

AGDP Fellowship Grant

  • The Accelerated Graduate Degree Program (AGDP) Fellowship in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Western Michigan University was established to provide financial support to graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences enrolled in an AGDP program within the college.
  • Only department chairs or directors may submit nominations to the College of Arts and Sciences for review.

Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Grant

  • These grants fund research and creative activity collaborations between students and faculty representing in any discipline in the college. 

Undergraduate Travel Grant Please email Dr. Stephanie Peterson for an exception consideration.

  • These grants fund students' travel to conferences to disseminate research activities. 

  • These grants do NOT fund international study abroad.  See Arts and Sciences International Study Scholarship for support for this kind of travel. 

Questions?

Please do not hesitate to contact the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences office with any questions or concerns.