U of T Scarborough Student Academic Conference & Travel Fund

The UTSC Student Travel Fund is a pilot initiative, supported by the Student Experience Fund started in 2007-08. The purpose of the fund is to support student travel to academic conferences, meetings and/or research activities that will enhance their own academic experience and make a clear contribution to enhancing the U of T Scarborough student experience. This is done through reimbursement of travel expenses or some portion thereof.

A committee comprised of the Dean of Student Affairs, Vice-Dean of Academics, and VP Academics, SCSU will review applications for this fund. The Office of Student Affairs maintains the responsibility of administering this fund, totaling $30,000 for 2009-2010. These funds will be disbursed in four rounds in 2008-09 as per the dates listed below. Reminders of deadlines will be posted via the intranet. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application deadlines for 2011-2012:

• Round 1 - Friday, November 4, 2011
• Round 2 - Monday, January 13, 2012
• Round 3 - Friday, March 2, 2012

For further details regarding eligibility and application requirements, click here.

This initiative is an attempt to address the financial need of students, in support of academic travel. After the pilot year, the fund guidelines will be reviewed to determine continuance.

For more information, please contact Megan Lindsay at 416-208-4760 or lindsay@utsc.utoronto.ca.