Student Funding Opportunities

Application Overview

The Altman Program Scholarly Engagement Grant Program is designed to promote scholarly activity that enhances successful completion of Altman Program curricular requirements, internationalized academic learning, and/or professional development. 

Funding Amounts, Usage and Reimbursement

Scholarly Engagement Grants are funded on a competitive basis up to $750.00.  All current Altman scholars are eligible to apply.  Appropriate uses for the grant may include, but are not limited to: summer study abroad programs, required summer academic coursework, travel to/from academic conferences, and travel to/from job interview sites that aren't reimbursed from the hiring firm. 

Reimbursement of expenses related to airfare or housing during junior year abroad will not be approved with these funds. Students who receive the Summer Internship Award are not simultaneously eligible for the Scholarly Engagement Grant. 

Recipients of Altman grant funding are required to write a brief narrative (150 words) about how the funds were utilized and how their funded experience contributed to their academic learning and/or professional development.

Application Timeline

The applications will be received on an ongoing basis. Applications should be received one month prior to when funds will be utilized. 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 the grant previously. Altman Scholars are only eligible for one grant 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_eX8CPFcXfieq0qp

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 with relevance to their liberal arts major and that support their broader intellectual and professional goals.

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.

Budget worksheets should 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.

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.  

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.
 

First Trip
First Trip strives to increase diversity in study abroad and international affairs by alleviating inequitable barriers for underrepresented college students to travel abroad for the first time and pursue global careers. Scholarship awards are available for students traveling abroad for the first time to eligible destinations. Applications are reviewed year-round on a rolling basis.

Fund for Education Abroad
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study-abroad population.

Gilman Scholarship
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study-abroad population.

Identity-Based Resources
While every prospective study abroad student weighs a number of factors when preparing to live in a new and unfamiliar country, underrepresented student groups must ask themselves a unique set of questions when considering what external factors may impact their overall experience and safety abroad. Students should have equal access to study abroad regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, disability, financial background, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Studying abroad can be not only a life-changing educational experience, it can also present an opportunity to further awareness and acceptance of your community on a global scale. Our goal is to provide all students with the resources required to facilitate the safest and most fulfilling international education experience possible.
 

Summer Grant Fund

The Center for Academic Equity can support you during your summer with as much as $1,500 if you are pursuing original undergraduate research, a short-term study abroad experience, or an unpaid or minimally paid internship. We offer a variety of grants, scholarships, or stipends to cover associated expenses. Supporting these opportunities is important to the Center, as we believe the hands-on experiences can provide you with pathways to future careers and prepare you for employment and graduate school admissions.
 
Summer Study Abroad Grant**
If you need bridge funds to support a summer study abroad experience you may apply for a grant from the Center for Academic Equity. Applicants must apply and be accepted to a study abroad experience through Tulane University’s study abroad department. To be considered, you must demonstrate the need for funding to participate in this experience. Applications must include a description explaining the connection between your proposed study abroad experience and your academic goals.
Application Deadline: February 15th by 5:00 pm CST
Application Link
 
Summer Unpaid Internship Stipend**
If you are applying for unpaid internships, you may request funding to cover living expenses. To be considered for this award, you must complete the application, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, show proof you have been accepted or are applying to an uncompensated internship, and agree to participate in the Idea Symposium. All full-time continuing Newcomb-Tulane College students within the Center for Academic Equity cohort, regardless of discipline or major, may apply.
Application Deadline: March 15th by 5:00 pm CST
Application Link
 
**If you are rewarded a summer grant or fellowship from the Center for Academic Equity, you will reflect on and summarize your experience by presenting at the annual NTC Research & Idea Symposium.
 

Nationally Competitive Scholarships
These opportunities can fund international experiences through study abroad, post-graduate study, research, language acquisition, professional experiences, and more. You can contact the Fellowships Office at Tulane for assistance with your application for these national scholarships.