Conference Funding and Mini Grants
2007-2008 Mini Grants
You can now begin applying for GEA Mini-grants! The deadline for applications is Friday, April 11, 2008. Please note that to get reimbursed for expenses you MUST HAVE ORIGINAL RECEIPTS attached to your application. Photocopies will not be acceptable. And note that your receipts must show exchange of payment; an online confirmation for a hotel or airplane ticket will not suffice (unless it shows that your credit card was debited for the price of the ticket/reservation).
Please place your completed GEA Mini-grant application in the GEA Mailbox on the third floor of Jones Hall (in the room with the GA mailboxes).
If your conference is after April 11th, you can still apply for funding! List your approximate expenses on the application and the School of Education will work with you on an individual basis if you are awarded a grant.
If you have any questions about the Mini-grant process, please contact Cristin Toutsi, the GEA Treasurer, at cjtout@wm.edu.
What is a Mini Grant?
The GEA provides mini-grants for graduate education students who attend conferences related to their professional or academic interests. GEA mini-grants range in financial award depending upon the number of students who apply and the reason for conference attendance (personal interest, conference presenter, invited speaker).
The application process starts in the Spring. To be eligible, hold onto your receipts for registration, travel, and lodging expenses. Applications will be posted on this website, and an email noting application deadlines will be sent to the graduate education community.
Download the GEA Mini Grant Application Form here (MS WORD DOC)