Grant Selection

Grants are awarded based on the results of a review process described as the Grant Review Panel. The Grants Review Panel, made up of graduate students and chaired by the Treasurer, compiles, discusses and selects applications for approval. For concerns or questions about this process, please fill out the form on the ‘Contact Us’ page on the GSA Website or email us at gsa@umbc.edu.

Grant Awards

In order to receive funding through the GSA for reimbursement of expenses, you must complete and submit the application for the grant you would like by the deadlines listed below. All graduate students enrolled in any graduate program at UMBC are eligible to apply. A minimum of 1 hour volunteer time to GSA related events is required following receipt of any GSA grant disbursement. No further grants will be awarded if this requirement is not met. If you are awarded a grant, you must completely use that grant first before applying for further grants in the future.

YOU MUST APPLY AT LEAST ONE MONTH BEFORE YOUR TRAVEL DATE OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE AND NOT ACCEPTED.

For example, if your travel date is March 20, you must apply by the February 15 deadline. You cannot travel before your application is approved.

Please note that each Grant Period spans 3 months with an overlap of one month between each period. Please read the dates carefully and apply as early as you can.

For more information check out our FAQ page!