Funded by the Division of Graduate Studies and the Gary E. Smith Foundation, this award supports UO master’s, doctoral, and law students attending conferences to offset travel, registration, and lodging expenses.
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Eligibility
- Master’s, doctoral, and law students, regardless of immigration status or work eligibility
- Must be making satisfactory academic progress toward completion of degree requirements. Review the Division of Graduate Studies' satisfactory progress requirement for details.
- Must be enrolled full time at the time of award disbursement
Award Details
- Students must be enrolled full-time, pursuing a UO graduate degree, and making satisfactory academic progress at the time of disbursement.
- Awards cannot be deferred.
- Students may receive this award only once in their academic career.
- To access award funds, students should work with their department for support with purchasing, reimbursements, or arranging travel through Concur.
Graduate Students with Financial Aid
Receiving this award may reduce your financial aid award. Please contact the Financial Aid Office prior to applying for this (and any other type of) support.
Application Requirements
- Copy of your official acceptance notice to present at a conference or registration
Deadline
- Fall Opportunity: September 16-December 15
- Winter Opportunity: December 16-March 31
- Spring Opportunity: April 1-June 15
Funding is limited. Each opportunity will close as funds are exhausted.
Award Amount
Up to $1,000
Scholarship Support
Email: gegradstudies@uoregon.edu