Student Travel Award

Student Travel Award 2025 - 2026 AY

Conference must take place between August 20, 2025 and August 18, 2026

Applications must include:

Statement on how participation will enhance educational goals
Evidence of participation from the conference/ meeting organizer
A day-by-day travel agenda/itinerary

Application is open to:

All majors, minors, and master’s students in the College of Ethnic Studies who are currently enrolled at SF State and will be actively participating at a conference/meeting are eligible to apply.

For all Travelers:

Must be enrolled at SF State.
Must actively participate in the conference/meeting.
Student Travel Award application must be fully approved before making financial commitments.
A day-by-day travel agenda/itinerary must be attached to the application and travel report.
Ground transportation tips are reimbursable up to 20%.
Car rental and mileage are not reimbursable unless employed by the University and meet Driver Safety Program requirements.
No per diem or lodging reimbursement for conferences within 25 miles of SF State or home.

Per diem will be reimbursed on actuals up to the maximum allowable rate per day.

Must complete within 2 weeks of returning from the trip:

Send itemized travel receipts and a brief evaluation of the conference to Marlena Jung at mjung1@sfsu.edu.
Create an Instagram post (as a png or jpeg) about your experience and send it to Ty Maniulit at tymaniulit@sfsu.edu.

Domestic Travel:

Domestic travel is travel within the 50 United States and U.S. Territories and Possessions
Lodging costs are capped at $333.00/night plus the required taxes and fees
Completed Student Travel Award application must be submitted to the Dean’s Office at least 5 weeks in advance of travel

International Travel:

International travel is travel that is not within the 50 United States and U.S. Territories and Possessions
Maximum lodging rates for international travel vary by destination and are determined by the U.S. Department of State
Completed Student Travel Award application must be submitted to the Dean’s Office at least 8 weeks in advance of the travel

Grants cover up to $500 for domestic and international conference travel expenses, including flights, hotels, registration, and daily costs, per CSU Travel Policy.

Each application will be carefully reviewed and considered. Submission of an application does not guarantee that funding will be granted.

Please use this link if you are interested in applying.

If you have any questions, please reach out to: