I'm thinking about possibly participating in some study programs or internships within the US while in college. Are there travel scholarships that can help fund domestic travel for educational purposes, like conferences or field studies?
There are indeed scholarships that can help fund domestic educational travel for college students. Here are a few examples:
1. The Road Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by the SYTA Youth Foundation and aims to assist students who are unable to afford the cost of student group travel. The award amount varies and the scholarship can be used to cover the cost of transportation, accommodation, and program costs associated with the educational trip.
2. Conference Student Scholarships: If you're looking to attend conferences within your field of study, many associations offer scholarships or grants to cover the costs. It's a good idea to check out the association or organization's website related to your field of study or interest and see if they offer scholarships for students attending their conferences.
3. Sigma Xi Research Grants: These are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from all fields of science and engineering. Students use the funding to pay for travel expenses to and from a research site, or for conference travel and participation.
4. Gilman-McCain Scholarship: Although originally intended for study abroad programs, the Gilman-McCain Scholarship has adapted to include US-based credit-bearing study programs in light of recent travel changes.
Remember, you can usually use money from general scholarships to cover travel expenses related to your education as well.
Finally, don't forget to check with your college's financial aid office or your specific department. There may be funding or grants available for students who intend to carry out internship programs or research away from campus. They may also have knowledge of other scholarships you could apply to.
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