Student Conference Funds

A limited amount of funds are available to students who wish to supplement their academic programs by attending educational conferences, workshops, and other similar educational programs. These conferences or workshops need not be directly related to the student's academic major, but must provide a valuable educational experience that the student will share with at least some of the university community upon return. This to say that the experience must benefit the student attending the program as well as other students at Loyola University Maryland.

Criteria for funding consideration: Students wishing to apply for funds to attend conferences or workshops must meet certain criteria to qualify for funding consideration by the Committee.

1. Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time at Loyola University Maryland.  Limited funding is also available for graduate students enrolled at the university part-time or full-time.
2. Conferences, workshops or other educational programs must reflect the values inherent in the mission of Loyola University Maryland.
3. Students must seek funds from other sources, and are expected to cover some of the cost themselves. For example, students should consider applying for funds from their sponsoring department at the University, the Student Government Association, as well as other pertinent sources. In no case will the Education for Life Committee serve as the sole funding source, nor provide funding for over 50% of the budget.
4. The program must take place within the current fiscal/academic year.

Application guidelines: Students must submit the Education for Life funding request form at least six weeks prior to the scheduled event.

Funding ranges

In general, students who are attending (but not presenting) at a conference have been qualifying for $100 - $150 of matching support from the Education for Life Committee.  Students who are presenting at a conference may be eligible for higher levels of matching support.  In no event will support be provided in excess of 50% of the budget.

Application

Please carefully review the Funding Criteria section of this website.  The "Sample Proposal" section may also be helpful.  All requests should be submitted via The Bridge using the following link: Education for Life Funding Request Form

The Committee meets approximately every two weeks during the academic year. Students will be notified prompted following the Committee's decision on their request. Faculty, staff and administrators are not eligible for funding from Education for Life. 

Questions may be directed to Becca Winkler, Director of Student Leadership and Involvement rkwinkler@loyola.edu, x 2877 and Yolanda Veale, Executive Assistant, Student Development, yveale@loyola.edu, x 5171