Undergraduate Student Financial Support Request

Objective: Funding (up to $500) to support academic enrichment of undergraduate students beyond the classroom experience. Allowable expenditures include, but not limited to, research related travel, non-funded research related internships, research conference presentations, support for research projects, and similar activities.

Eligibility: Be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Kentucky. Students may apply once per academic year. First time applicants are encouraged to apply.

Timeline: Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applicants should submit the application well in advance of the proposed need. The application will be reviewed and the applicant will be notified if approved or denied. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for review.

DEADLINE for requests: Fall semester requests are to be submitted by October 15, Spring semester and Summer requests are to be submitted by March 15.

Sample Allowable Expenses:

• Registration fees for conferences (as a presenter)
• Airfare and associated expenses
• Mileage for personal car usage
• Lodging expenses
• Expenses related to research: copies, equipment, supplies, etc.