Undergraduate Travel Awards for Professional Development
There are a number of awards offered by the university to support students who are traveling for professional development opportunities. This includes but is not limited to, presenting at research symposiums, attending conferences, training opportunities, and distant internships.
If you don't find your college or department listed, it's possible that not all units have a formalized process in place. Feel free to reach out to your college Dean to request funds for your upcoming presentation or travel to conferences. Need assistance crafting an email for your request? Our team can help you with that just send an email to [email protected] with times to meet and we will connect with you.
College of Agricultural Sciences
This program provides money to undergraduate students in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences who are traveling to conferences (particularly when presenting their research), are studying or interning abroad, or are completing an unpaid or low-paying internship. Please note that:
- Please submit here ONE application, and you will be considered for multiple FWCS scholarship opportunities.
- Applications are accepted in any time of year and will be considered on a rolling basis. This is a competitive process based on the quality of application, the above criteria and fund availability.
- Average award amount is $500.
The College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) invites undergraduate students to apply for funding through the Professional Development Award to help cover costs for conference attendance or travel for field trips related to CAS courses. Both Corvallis campus and Ecampus undergraduate students are eligible for these awards.
College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
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Research costs including:
- Analysis time
- Supplies and equipment
- Travel costs
- Expenses
- Conference presentation and travel costs
- Open to any CEOAS undergraduate major
- NOT for wages
Applications due by Friday of Week 2 to receive funds the following quarter. Applications reviewed quarterly.
College of Forestry
The College of Forestry is pleased to offer CoF undergraduate and graduate students experiential learning funds to allow for participation in domestic* programs or activities which support their College of Forestry education, professional development and/or leadership experience. This includes conferences, workshops, seminars, or similar activities related to their area of study.
Students enrolled in a CoF undergraduate major** or graduate program of study can apply for up to $500 in funding to assist with transportation, lodging and conference registration costs.
Experiential learning awards are based on available program funding.
Wherever you want to go, we can help you get there. Oregon State and the College of Forestry offer a number of scholarships for undergraduate students, graduate students, and interns, as well as help with applying for external grants, sponsorships, or scholarships.
Apply EARLY for scholarships! You can submit your application for a scholarship up to a year before being accepted to a study abroad program or international experience.
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Eligibility: Applicant is required to be a registered member of HSO. Applicants must also spend at least 40% of their time (2 full days/week) at HMSC OR have significant involvement in HSO/HMSC community detailed in their application letter.
Amount: The amount to be awarded is up to $400, paid as a reimbursement, with appropriate receipts. If available funds and applicant rank permit, successful applicants may be awarded up to a maximum of $600. The number of travel awards available each term is contingent on available funds and decided at the start of each award cycle by the HSO Treasurer and President(s). Funds can be used to cover transportation, lodging, registration/abstract fees, and per diem expenses.
Criteria: The primary criteria by which applications will be evaluated are service to the HSO/HMSC, travel impact and financial need.
College of Health
International Internship Scholarship
The College of Health International Internship Scholarship is intended for undergraduate students in the College of Health to help defray travel expenses such as air fare associated with an IE3 Global internship experience completed outside of the United States of America.
Awards are competitive and limited in number. The typical amount for a scholarship is $1,250
Eligibility criteria include the international internship having been approved by IE3 Global. Also, students will need to upload the draft internship cost sheet for their trip provided by IE3 Global as part of their application.
Applications for a given term are considered at the same time after the stated deadline. Students will be notified using an OSU email address whether or not their application was successful as soon as a decision is finalized.
| Start term of your internship | Scholarship application deadline prior to term |
|---|---|
| Summer | March 15 |
| Fall | June 15 |
| Winter | October 15 |
| Spring | January 15 |
Honors College
Honors College undergraduates in need of financial support for research expenses or participation in professional conferences can apply for an Honors Experience Scholarship.
Applicants must include a detailed budget for how the requested funds will be used, a clear statement of how receipt of the funds will facilitate engagement in the research or conference experience and a description of how the experience will further the applicant's Honors College experience. Only applicants who have submitted a signed thesis proposal to the Honors College are eligible for financial support for research expenses. The maximum scholarship award is $750. All recipients may be asked to participate in HC or OSU marketing activities and some portion of scholarship awards may be held until recipients have provided documentation of their experience for the HC.
Honors College students with financial need can apply for a scholarship of $1,000 in support of participation in HC sponsored and planned international opportunities (France, Thailand, and London in summer, 2023). Funds are limited, and awards will be made based on financial need and availability of funds. Incoming first year students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Marine and Coastal Opportunities (MACO)
MACO supports the cost of transportation to and from the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Coast to Valley Express. The Coast to Valley Express shuttle travels from the central valley to Newport and back, 4 trips daily, with multiple pick-up locations including OSU's McNary Hall. Tickets are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis. Please apply early as tickets are in high demand.
Tickets are given to students to support marine-related academic & professional development work, such as classes, field trips, tours, lectures, meetings, events, etc. at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Because of generous donor support, Coastal Field Housing Awards are available for students who are seeking field housing at the coast and in need of financial assistance. These awards are for students studying at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Details:
- Up to $400 per award.
- Multiple awards are available.
- Awards will be distributed into the student's OSU account after Hatfield Marine Science Center Housing is confirmed.
- Past Coastal Field Housing award recipients can reapply, though new applicants will be prioritized in the selection process.
If applying for more than one term, submit a separate application for each term.
College of Science
The Joel Peterson JP Travel Award fund was established by microbiology alumnus Joel Peterson (’69), who founded Ravenswood Winery after working as a research immunologist at the Harold Brunn Institute for Cardiovascular Research in San Francisco and as a clinical lab scientist at Sonoma Valley Hospital.
The JP Undergraduate Student Travel Fund is designed to fund discipline-related travel for undergraduates majoring in BB and BMB. It is designed to supplement funds from other sources to enable BB/BMB majors to travel to take advantage of professionally beneficial opportunities, such as travel to present research at a conference, a distant internship or other training opportunity.
The College of Science Student Travel Fund (COSSTA) awards are for students in the College who need financial support to attend professional conferences to present their research findings and will help cover certain costs associated with presenting their scholarly work at academic conferences and meetings. These funds are intended to help undergraduate and graduate students take advantage of presentation opportunities to highlight the outstanding academic work of our scholarly community, and ultimately support student success