Conference Funding

Student involvement plays an instrumental role in shaping student life at the University of Guelph-Humber.

Student Development Conference Fund

The Student Development Conference Fund was created to support students’ desire to enhance their skills and knowledge by sponsoring them to attend a professional or academic conference.

Student Life will award funds to students to use towards a conference. This may include registration, accommodations while at the conference and/or travel to and from the conference.

Successful candidates will receive the fund in the form of a reimbursement (i.e., the student must submit a receipt, invoice or registration confirmation, and a cheque will be issued).

Students submitting conference presentation proposals are strongly encouraged to contact Student Life for support on developing proposals and delivering conference style presentations.

*Please note if a conference occurs during regularly scheduled classes, students must make their own arrangements with instructors regarding missed classes.

Eligibility

Any full-time University of Guelph-Humber student interested in professional development and involved in on-campus co-curricular activities can apply. In this context, co-curricular activities are experiences gained outside the classroom that support learning, reflect student involvement, and provide employability skills. This can include on-campus jobs, research positions, volunteer positions, workshops, conferences, events and more.

Selection Process

Successful applicants will be selected by a selection committee. Preference will be given to students who will be presenting at the conference and who have never received the Student Development Conference Fund.

Applications are accepted twice in the Fall and Winter semesters. The application deadlines are February 1, April 1, October 1, and December 1. Applicants will be notified of outcomes within 10 business days after the deadline.

Out of Province Conferences

Conferences outside of Ontario require additional paperwork. If your out-of-province conference is happening within one week after the application deadline, the paperwork must be submitted with your application. Please contact life@guelphhumber.ca for instructions.

**Please apply for out-of-province conferences at least 8 weeks prior to the conference.