Undergraduate Travel Grants
NOTE: You will be required to create an account on Submittable. Please use your Chapman email address to create the account.
This application serves as a universal application for participating Chapman units/colleges that fund travel to a professional or academic conference, formal academic meeting/event, or public cultural event/festival.
Upon completing the initial application fields, you will be prompted to select the units/colleges that should consider your application for funding based on your eligibility.
Before applying, refer to the links below to review the specific eligibility and requirements of each funding source.
Participating Funding Sources for Presenting at a Conference:
- Student Government Association (SGA) - Student Organization
- Student Government Association (SGA) - Individual
- Center for Undergraduate Excellence (CUE)
- Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Fowler School of Engineering
- School of Communications
- Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies
- Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
- Schmid College of Science and Technology
- Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
- College of Performing Arts
- Ferrucci Institute
Participating Funding Sources for Attending a Conference
- Student Government Association (SGA) - Student Organization
- Student Government Association (SGA) - Individual
- Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Fowler School of Engineering
- Ferrucci Institute
When to Apply:
- All application materials should be submitted at least six (6) weeks prior to travel.
Minimum Requirements:
- Applicants must be undergraduate students at Chapman University, demonstrate a financial need for funding, and be in good academic standing with the University.
- Seniors are not eligible to receive funding after graduation. To qualify, all travel must take place prior to the graduation date.
- Applications will not be accepted after the attendance of a conference.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Additional requirements may be required based on the funding source. Refer to the Participating Funding Sources above for detailed information.
Minimum Application materials:
Presentation Proposal:
- Submit a 450-500 word proposal containing the presentation abstract and how it contributes to your academic career.
Letter of Support:
- Letter of Support from a faculty mentor.
Presentation Acceptance
Proof of presentation's acceptance by conference or event organization with applicant's name on the document.
Estimated Costs: Provide documentation detailing ALL costs of the conference.
- Conference Fees/Registration - documentation from the conference or event organization of registration and any applicable fees.
- Lodging - documentation must be a confirmed reservation OR a screenshot of estimated expenses from the lodging establishment. Required information - Name/address of lodging, dates of stay, nightly room cost, all applicable taxes, and fees.
- Travel: Airfare - documentation must include airline carrier, departure and arrival dates, airports involved, and cost including fare, taxes, and fees. Train - documentation must include train carrier, departure and arrival dates, route (stations involved), cabin level, and cost including fare, taxes, and fees. Documentation must be purchased tickets OR screenshot of estimated expense from airfare/train carrier. Personal vehicle - documentation must include a mapped-out route from Google maps reflecting round trip mileage.
- Meals - documentation of the conference or event itinerary to qualify for per diem food costs.
- Additional application materials may be required based on the funding source. Refer to the Participating Funding Sources above for detailed information.
Funding for a club/organization for five (5) or more members or total costs exceeding $2,250
When to Apply:
- All application materials should be submitted at least six (6) weeks prior to travel.
Minimum Requirements:
- Applicants must be undergraduate students at Chapman University, demonstrate a financial need for funding, and be in good academic standing with the University.
- Seniors are not eligible to receive funding after graduation. To qualify, all travel must take place prior to the graduation date.
- Applications will not be accepted after the attendance of a conference.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Minimum Application materials - ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE IN PDF FORM
Organization Documents:
- President's Statement - 450-500 word statement regarding the conference and why each member was chosen to attend the conference. Include any conference requirements, officer positions, and financial circumstances relative to the application.
- Organization Operating Budget & Contributions - documentation and details of the organization's budget and planned contributions to funding conference costs.
- Student Resumes - Each student's resume should highlight their campus, community and/or leadership involvement, in addition to other service or work experience. Please combine all student resumes into a single PDF Document.
- Student Personal Statements - Each student should submit a 450-500 word personal statement describing why they are interested in attending the selected conference and how it will assist in his/her leadership development. Briefly describe the activities you will participate in during the conference. Please also make clear your financial circumstances which warrant your need for financial assistance. Combine all student personal statements into a single PDF document.
- Spreadsheet of organization's semester's budget
Letter of Support:
- Letter of Support from a faculty mentor.
Estimated Costs: Provide documentation detailing ALL costs of the conference.
- Conference Fees/Registration - documentation from the conference or event organization of registration and any applicable fees.
- Proof of presentation's acceptance by conference or event organization with applicant's name on the document.
- Lodging - documentation must be a confirmed reservation OR a screenshot of estimated expenses from the lodging establishment. Required information - Name/address of lodging, dates of stay, nightly room cost, all applicable taxes, and fees.
- Travel: Airfare - documentation must include airline carrier, departure and arrival dates, airports involved, and cost including fare, taxes, and fees. Train - documentation must include train carrier, departure and arrival dates, route (stations involved), cabin level, and cost including fare, taxes, and fees. Documentation must be purchased tickets OR screenshot of estimated expense from airfare/train carrier. Personal vehicle - documentation must include a mapped-out route from Google maps reflecting round trip mileage.
- Meals - documentation of the conference or event itinerary to qualify for per diem food costs.
- Additional application materials may be required based on the funding source. Refer to the Participating Funding Sources above for detailed information.