Undergraduate Student Financial Support Request
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 receive funding 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. 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.
Request for Support
Follow the link to request support from the Chellgren Center.
For more information, please contact the Chellgren Center Program Coordinator at 859-257-6894 or chellgrencenter@uky.edu