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GSA Travel Grants

All graduate students are eligible to apply for travel grants.

NOTE: The grant application for the Fall semester (2026-2027) is now closed and will reopen in Spring, 2027.

These grants are designed to reward excellence in scholarship and to increase the visibility of the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s graduate programs within the academic community. Please review the information below for information on how to apply.

NEW FOR SUMMER, 2027

Limited funding is available for Summer, 2027 travel (occurring in May after commencement and in June and July, 2027).  Guidelines below apply PLUS student must be actively enrolled in the Graduate School AND registered for an upcoming fall class(es). It is not necessary to be registered for a summer class to be eligible. Please note: Fall registration will be verified in Banner prior to issuance of an award. The award will be closed once funding is exhausted.

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GSA Travel Grants

The Graduate Student Association provides graduate students with travel grants to attend professional conferences, workshops, or to complete thesis research. Funds are limited and all guidelines are strictly enforced.

Grant Conditions and Application Requirements

  • APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR FALL 2026-2027. 
    • Grant funds have been exhausted for the Fall semester. Applications will reopen in Spring, 2027.
  • The GSA Travel Grant award is up to $350.
  • Students can apply for this travel grant only once per academic year.
  • Please note that you must be an active member of GSA to receive a GSA travel grant. Active membership includes being on GSA’s Wavelink roster, regular attendance at monthly GSA meetings and departmental GSA meetings (as scheduled), attending GSA-sponsored activities, and volunteering for GSA and departmental GSA service (as needed). If timing of student travel does not permit participation in GSA meetings prior to travel, the student must commit to attending the NEXT scheduled GSA meeting for the funds to be awarded. The GSA treasurer will make note of this exception. While distance learners may attend online, we encourage main campus students to attend in person. Main campus students contacting the GSA at least two hours before a scheduled meeting will be sent Zoom information if they are unable to attend a face-to-face meeting due to extenuating circumstances. 
  • Students cannot combine this award with a Graduate School Travel Allocation.  If available, departmental Graduate Student Association funds can be utilized for the same event.
  • Funds will be reimbursed to the applicant's student account following submission of receipts for qualifying purchases.
  • Eligible expenses include mileage, airfare, lodging, registration, parking, and taxi/shuttle/Uber. Please note meals are not eligible for reimbursement at this time.
  • Please submit the completed application to Treasurer at eam1536@uncw.edu  along with a letter of support from your faculty advisor.
  • All completed applications must be submitted no later than 3 weeks prior to the requested travel date.
Graduate School Travel Grants