Competition and Conference Funding

To apply for funding to attend a competition or conference, please follow this process:

Step 1: Request funding

Use the online funding request form to apply for the competition or conference of your choice. We have hand-picked a selection of competitions and conferences, but you are free to apply to other events that provide experiential and active learning opportunities. All applications for funding must be submitted by 11:59PM on the 10th day of the month that is prior to the competition date.

Step 2: Await response

Funding grants are communicated after the committee has reviewed your application. The committee reviews applications during the first week of each month (i.e all February applications would be reviewed the first week of March). The review committee holds the right to allocate funding as they deem fit. Not all that apply are guaranteed to receive all or any of their request. The amount will be given through reimbursement following the event. Reimbursement is dependent on the submission of all the necessary documentation through the submission of a claim.

Step 3: Attend event

Student(s) must collect receipts and document all costs. Enjoy the event and make the most of this incredible learning opportunity. After the event, you are required to write a 250 word reflection paper.

Step 4: Submit claim

One application is made on behalf of all students attending together, however claims are individual. Claims should be submitted through the Funding Claim Form within 14 days of returning from the conference/competition. If you attended as a team, each member must submit their own individual claim with their own receipts and reflection piece. The claim form will be cross-referenced with the original application. A cheque will be issued within 2-3 weeks.