The Office of Engaged Learning offers the Engaged Learning Travel Scholarship to undergraduate students who are traveling to present their research at a conference or to offset travel costs associated with taking part in an engaged learning activity.
Students may receive up to $800 in a single academic year through this funding opportunity. Funding for this scholarship is limited and will be awarded on a rolling basis each semester until funds are exhausted.
Please note: funds for both Spring and Summer 2024 travel have been exhausted. The application will reopen July 1 for Fall 2024 travel.
Applicants should plan to submit their application at least one month prior to proposed travel in order to receive funds, if approved, in advance of their departure.
Applicants will need to submit the following:
Dates and location of activity
Budget of associated costs
Additional funding sources (prospective or already secured)
Faculty mentor statement of support
Ready to apply? Once you have gathered the required application materials, you may submit your application here:
Engaged Learning Travel Funding Request (not currently accepting applications)
Applicants will be notified within two weeks after submitting all application materials as to the outcome of their funding request.
Reflection Essay
In order to highlight the outstanding work of the students who receive this scholarship, recipients are asked to submit a reflection essay (750-1000 words in length) describing how this experience has impacted their professional development along with at least one photo of their experience.
Above materials can be submitted via email to engageiu@indiana.edu. By submitting the above essay and photos, EL Travel Scholarship recipients give the Office of Engaged Learning permission to share their photos and quotes on the Engaged Learning website. If you would prefer not to have your story featured on the website, please indicate that when emailing your essay and photos to the Office of Engaged Learning.