In an effort to enhance student professional development, the College of Public Affairs
offers grants to assist students who wish to attend conferences, professional meetings
or trainings. Students are eligible for a single grant for up to $500 in the academic
year. The grants support airfare, car mileage, overnight stay, registration or fee
for a banquet. These grants are open to College of Public Affairs students ONLY.
To apply for a CPA Student Professional Development Grant:
Select “Dean’s Office” in the school section, and “Student Travel” in the travel category
section.
You must demonstrate your role in the event, i.e., participant, presenter, networking,
etc.
You must demonstrate in the application the value of the experience to your education
and professional development as well as benefits to the college; this can be done
in the “Impact” section of the online form (1-2 paragraphs).
Fill out estimated costs for travel and total funds requested.
Provide a short letter or email of support from a faculty member to accompany the
application. The email should be forwarded to cpadean@ubalt.edu.
After submitting the online application, you will be notified within 10 business days
of the status of the request. Grants will be awarded on the basis of the benefit of
the funds to the student and the college. Please submit the application at least four
weeks prior to the date of travel.
Upon completion of the trip and presentation of receipts for reimbursement, you must
also provide a 1-2 page summary of the event and reflection on the value of the experience
to you.
The college does not prepay expenses and will reimburse upon the submission of forms
and receipts. Please allow up to 6-7 weeks for payment.
Please email cpadean@ubalt.edu or call 410-837-5359, for any questions regarding the grant application.
