Student Travel Fund
Purpose & Use of Funding
Parsons encourages the creative and professional development of students. The Student Travel Fund was created to support activities of Parsons graduate students. The Parsons Deans Council selects awardees.
Eligibility
The funds are available for Parsons graduate students enrolled in the current academic year.
- Students cannot receive funding in both rounds (see below).
- Each student must submit their own application; group applications are not accepted.
- Due to limited funding, priority will be given to students who did not receive funding last fiscal year.
Fund Usage
Awards are up to $2,500 per applicant. Funding must be expended within the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) in accordance with the university's Finance & Business procedures and Parsons' Expenses & Travel Guide. The university highly prefers to make arrangements on the student's behalf; if this is not possible (or if the travel has already occurred), students can submit receipts and bank statements showing the charges to be reimbursed for the amount they spent.
Activities that can be supported by this funding include:
- Taking part in a workshop relating to your area of study/research
- Attending or presenting at a professional conference
- Participating in a travel/study opportunity as part of a project
Activities that cannot be supported by this funding include:
- Required travel and fees for The New School courses
- Materials or equipment purchases
Rounds of Funding
There are two rounds of funding each year. Funding must be expended within the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
Round 1: Fall
- Application Date: Opens first Wednesday of October for 2.5 weeks
- Award Notification Date: Early November
Round 2: Spring
- Application Date: Opens last Wednesday of January for 2.5 weeks
- Award Notification Date: Early March
Please reach out to parsonsops@newschool.edu with any questions.