SCHOLARSHIP: Bowling Green State University, USA Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 |APPLY NOW|
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) offers Travel Grants to support international students in presenting their research, scholarly, or creative work at professional conferences, competitions, or juried exhibitions. With funding of up to $200, these grants assist with travel-related expenses, including transportation, lodging, and conference registration.
Travel Grant is open to full-time undergraduate students who are presenting research, scholarly, or creative work at professional conferences, competitions, or juried exhibitions. Applicants must have a faculty mentor and be officially registered for the event. Preference is given to students traveling within the United States, while international travel funding is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Scholarship Details:
- University Name: Bowling Green State University
- Department: Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS)
- Course Level: Undergraduate
- Award: Up to $200
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Varies
- Nationality: Domestic and International (Preference for U.S. travel)
- The award can be taken in the USA
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities (Preference for U.S. travel)
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Be a full-time undergraduate student at Bowling Green State University.
- Have a faculty mentor.
- Be registered to present at a professional conference, competition, juried exhibition, or performance.
- Present research (paper, poster, research, performance) or participate orally in the event.
- Students may not receive more than one travel grant per academic year.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
Applicants must complete the online application form, which requires:
- Basic information about the student, faculty mentor(s), and the event.
- Uploading the following supporting documents:
- Evidence of acceptance of presentation or participation.
- Reference letter(s) from faculty mentor(s) supporting the student’s participation.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and should be submitted at least four weeks before traveling.
Scholarship Benefits
- Funding of up to $200 to assist with transportation, lodging, conference registration, and incidental costs.
- Access to professional development opportunities through academic and creative presentations.
- Increased visibility and networking opportunities in the student’s field of study.
Submission of Expenses
To claim reimbursement, students must submit the following receipts to Dr. Cordula Mora, CURS Director, via email within 30 days of travel:
- Event program cover page and participant listing.
- Conference/event registration fee receipt.
- Travel receipts (e.g., airfare).
- Accommodation receipts (e.g., hotel).
- Itemized receipts for food and fuel purchases.
- Bank or credit card statement matching the receipts.
