Travel grant

A travel grant helps students cover eligible costs connected with education, research, or academic participation away from their usual location. Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants may use this funding for conference attendance, fieldwork, study visits, exchange programs, or other approved academic travel. Award terms vary: some grants pay a fixed contribution, while others reimburse specified expenses such as transport, accommodation, or registration fees.

Use this Scholarship Union topic page to explore the travel grant resource published here and identify details that may guide your search. Before applying, read the provider’s official requirements carefully. Check eligible destinations and activities, degree or enrollment rules, citizenship restrictions, application deadlines, required budgets, and whether funding is paid in advance or reimbursed. Prepare a clear purpose statement and realistic cost estimate, and explain how the travel supports your studies or research. Keep receipts when required and confirm whether grants can be combined with other funding. Availability, amounts, and eligibility differ by program, so verify current information directly with each funder. This page provides general information and does not guarantee an award.