Student Funding Opportunities

Application Overview

The Altman Program Summer Experience Award is designed to promote summer learning opportunities that enhance the successful completion of Altman Program curricular requirements and/or internationalized academic learning. 

Funding Amounts, Usage and Reimbursement

Altman’s Summer Experience Award provides financial support up to $4,000 to help students participate in transformative summer learning experiences at Tulane or beyond. These funds can be used for various opportunities, including:

• Summer Study Abroad programs that align with Altman learning outcomes or degree requirements.
• Summer coursework for students whose high schools did not offer AP/IB courses.

Priority will be given to applicants with high financial need. Students without high financial need should apply for Scholarly Engagement Funding instead.

Application Timeline

Applications for the Summer Experience Award are due March 1. Applicants should be able to provide evidence of their acceptance to an approved summer study abroad program and/or proof of registration. Applicants will be notified of the status of their proposal within one month of its submission.

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria

Applicants must be members of the Altman Program in good standing (i.e. not on probation).

Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Quality of the proposal (i.e. relevance to the Altman Program goals, importance to successful completion of program requirements, value to larger academic community, etc.). Please note that you must provide a detailed explanation of your use of funds and the benefits you will gain from your scholarly endeavor.
• Budgetary appropriateness.
• Value for professional development.
• Preference will be given to those Altman Scholars who have not yet received these funds previously. Altman Scholars are only eligible for one award per academic year.

How to submit your application

Please use the following link to submit your application:
https://tulane.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9NPIvXmQmCskEJg

Application Overview
The Altman Program is committed to providing equitable opportunities for professional growth for students pursuing careers outside of the traditional world of business. The Altman Program Summer Internship Award (max $3000) provides financial support to rising junior and senior Altman Scholars who are participating in unpaid and underpaid summer internships that are relevant to their liberal arts major and that support their broader intellectual and professional goals.

Funding Amounts, Usage and Reimbursement
Unpaid internships are eligible for up to $3,000.  Underpaid internships are eligible for partial funding.  Underpaid internships include internships for which the student is being compensated less than $15/hour.  Internships with a slightly higher rate of compensation that are based in locations with a higher cost of living may also be eligible for funding.

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria
To qualify, students must develop budget worksheets to account for out-of-pocket living expenses incurred during the internship.  Lost wages and compensation for residency with family members are not reimbursable.

Recipients of these awards are required to participate in the NTC Research and Ideas Symposium during the fall semester after their internship experience.  They will also be enrolled in a 1 credit course.

Application Timeline
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis in the spring.  Students may apply for funding for internships that have not been confirmed, but for which they are in the final stages of interviews (funding dependent on confirmation of internship).  Funds are limited, therefore early application is encouraged. Applicants will be notified of the status of their proposal within one month of its submission. 

How to submit your application
Students should apply at the link below.  The application requires a 250-word statement of purpose and a detailed budget worksheet.
https://tulane.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b1S0AXFsIhkCx4F

Application Overview

The Altman Program is committed to enhancing opportunities for undergraduate research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Open to rising juniors and seniors, the Altman Undergraduate Summer Research Award offers students the opportunity to engage in a research project under the mentorship of a faculty member.  The research experience should align with their broader academic or professional goals. Special consideration is given to those projects that contribute to an honors thesis project or 3 credit independent study.

Students will present the findings of their research at the NTC Research and Ideas Symposium in the fall semester after their research experience.  They will also be enrolled in a 1 credit course.  Finally, award recipients are required to write a summary of their research project for use on the Altman website or other forum.

Student funding: Approved candidates will receive a stipend of $2,000.  Students whose progress is deemed unacceptable by the mentor and/or who fail to present their research at the NTC Research and Ideas Symposium will not be eligible for their stipend in the following academic year.

Faculty stipend: Faculty mentors receive a $500 stipend. They are required to send a brief memo to altman@tulane.edu confirming that they are willing to mentor the project. Faculty mentors should meet at least three times with their mentees: prior to the launch of summer research, at least once during the student’s research experience (remote meeting is okay), and again at the end of the summer. Faculty should be available throughout the experience to provide ongoing guidance to students.

How to submit your application

Please use the following link to submit your application:
https://tulane.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ceVDTUwvwP2Wz4

Conference Presentation/Attendance Funding
The Stone Center’s Conference Presentation/Attendance Grants program will fund travel expenses for undergraduate students who present papers at undergraduate research conferences or professional academic meetings. Applications are taken on a rolling deadline

How to Apply
1. Download the Proposal Guidelines.
2. Download the Sample Application.
3. Complete the online application form.
 
 
Intensive Summer Language Study Funding
Intensive Summer Language Study funding supports undergraduate students who participate in the Stone Center-sponsored Summer in Brazil program (Brazilian Portuguese) or the Summer Mayan Language Institute (Kaqchikel Maya or K’iche’ Maya). This funding program acts as a scholarship covering the cost of program fees and is issued directly to the program administrators. The award does not provide a cash disbursement to awardees. Exceptional participants may be referred for FLAS funding from our partner institution Vanderbilt. If you would like to be considered for FLAS funding, you must apply by the February 1 priority deadline. Applications Due: MARCH 01, 2024 (Priority deadline for FLAS funding consideration: February 1, 2024)

How to Apply
1. Download the application guidelines.
2. Prepare required materials
3. If applying for Independent Research or Intensive Summer language study, locate a faculty sponsor to recommend you.
4. Complete the online application.
 
**For more information click here to check out a recording of our Undergraduate Summer Funding Information Session.
 
 
Summer Internship Funding
The Stone Center’s Summer Internship Grants program provides support for students who are pursuing unpaid or minimally-paid internships that have a significant focus on Latin America or the Latin American diaspora in the US or elsewhere. Students may request up to $2000 to assist with summer living expenses, internship travel, or other associated expenses. Students must address how their internship contributes to the Stone Center’s mission of expanding understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean. Applications Due: MARCH 01, 2024
 
 

Summer Internship Award
Eligible internship-related budget requests include travel costs such as airfare, housing (even local housing in NOLA), transportation, and mileage. Additionally, both unpaid and minimally paid internships are eligible for NTC grant funding consideration. Costs for food or personal items, such as medical insurance, cell phones, etc. are not eligible for funding consideration. Stipends or salaries are not eligible for funding consideration. Grant funds can only be used for internships that you fully complete prior to your graduation date.
Amount: Up to $1500
Application Requirements: Cover Letter, Project Timeline, Budget, Letter of Recommendation, Resume
Application Due Dates: 15th of March and April by 5:00 PM CST
Application Link
*For further information on applying, please contact the NTC Office of Academic Enrichment.
 
Newcomb Summer Internship Grant
The Newcomb Institute's Summer Internship Grants program provides support for students who are pursuing unpaid or minimally-paid internships that have a significant gender equity focus. Students may request funding to assist with summer living expenses, internship travel, or other associated expenses. Students must address how their internship contributes to the Newcomb Institute’s mission of pursuing gender equity. Full-time, undergraduate Tulane University students (including those enrolled in 4+1 programs) are eligible to apply for funding from the Newcomb Institute. Students graduating in May 2024 may not apply for funding for internships completed after they have graduated.
Amount: Up to $3400
Application Due Dates: April 15th & May 15th
*For further information on applying, please contact Laura Wolford with Newcomb Institute.
 
Office of Study Abroad Travel Grants and Need-Based Scholarships
NTC's Office of Study Abroad offers several donor-funded awards to students studying abroad on approved programs during the semester, academic year, and on Tulane-run summer programs.
Amount: Varies
Application Due Dates: February 1st
*For further information on applying, please contact the Office of Study Abroad.
 
Changemaker Catalyst Award
The Changemaker Catalyst Award is open to all undergraduate and graduate Tulane University students interested in pursuing careers related to Social Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, and Changemaking. To be eligible for a Changemaker Catalyst Award, you must meet these requirements:
 
(1) Be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in classes part-time or full-time at the time of application
(2) Be in good standing with Tulane University
(3) Have completed all of the application requirements
 
Amount: Up to $1500
Application Requirements: Resume, Financial Documents, Essay, Budget, Acknowledgment of the Student Contract
Application Due Dates: Nov 15th, Mar 15th, (All applications are due by 11:59 PM CST on the date of deadlines)
Application Link
*For further information on applying, please contact the Taylor Center.