Professional Development Funding
The Hubbard School may grant a student funding for professional development conferences or workshops, regional or national competitions, and professional organization membership fees. Students may receive up to $250 for local opportunities, and up to $1,000 for national opportunities. This grant is designed to cover registration fees, travel, or other expenses related to professional development.
Eligibility
- Open to undergraduate students
- Must have a declared major in the Hubbard School
- Must be enrolled the semester of the conference (for summer opportunities, students must be enrolled the previous semester) or for the year of the membership
- Conference or opportunity must be connected to a professional organization aligned with the student’s major
- Students will only be funded for one national opportunity and one local opportunity
Application
- Students must submit an application to be considered for funding
- Use this Conference Budget Template that is required for the application
Deadline
Please have your application submitted at least 8 weeks prior to your event. This will ensure that your application will be reviewed in a timely manner.
If you have any questions regarding your application, see the below FAQ or please contact [email protected]
FAQ
Can I receive funding for my study abroad program through this application?
No. This application is only for professional development opportunities as listed in the description
Can I get reimbursed for things I have already paid for?
Unfortunately, we are unable to process reimbursements. Please submit your application prior to paying for expenses so that we can pay them on your behalf.
If I just found out about this event less than 8 weeks prior to the date, can I still apply for funding?
Yes, you can still apply. We would just ideally like your application to be processed sooner rather than later.