The Center for Writing Studies provides conference support through a travel award scholarship. Graduate students in the Writing Studies concentration can apply for up to $200 each academic year. To be considered, you must meet the following criteria: 

  1. You must be registered during the academic year the grant is received and in good academic standing.
  2. You must be invited as a participant to the conference and must supply evidence to support that fact.
  3. You are a student in the Writing Studies graduate concentration.

To apply, gather the following documents and email them to centerforwritingstudies@illinois.edu addressed to our Director, Lindsay Rose Russell prior to the conference. If your application is approved, you will hear from our Office Support Specialist with more information.

  1. proof of your invitation to speak
  2. one or more eligible receipts totaling the amount requested (can be more but reimbursement will be capped at the $200/year)
  3. the completed and signed application form  

Keep in mind that this is considered a scholarship according to the university and, as such, can potentially impact your financial aid. For questions about your specific circumstances, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 217-333-0100 or finaidscholarships@illinois.edu

Be sure to consult other opportunities and sources for external conference funding including departmental funding in your own field or unit of study.