Funding for Student Travel

The following criteria will be used to assist the CTAHPERD Executive Council in determining the distribution of resources for student travel. The CTAHPERD Student Travel fund has been set up to assist students who wish to attend a professional conference, including the SHAPE America National Convention, the NAHPL Convention, and the SHAPE America SPEAK-OUT DAY. Preference will be given to a student or group of students who has/have been accepted to present at that conference. Completing the application process in full will put the student in the current pool for funding but does not guarantee that they will receive funding. It is strongly recommended that students involve a faculty advisor in the application process.

Minimum Criteria

Complete the Student Travel Funding Application Form by the date shown above.

Form should be completed by each student requesting funds.

Have a student representative present at CTAHPERD Executive Council meeting (tentative date: TBA. Mid-December) in advance of the convention or conference to formally present the request(s) on behalf of the institution.

Submit to the CTAHPERD Executive Council an itemized copy of the (proposed) trip costs including hotel, travel, and registration. This can be done as a group from each university.

Write an article about your conference/convention trip and submit it to the CTAHPERD Bulletin Editor.

All student travelers must be CTAHPERD members. 

Priority Criteria

Student is a named presenter at the conference or convention for which they are seeking funding. 

Students have conducted fundraising to cover at least 10% of the total cost of the trip (individually or as a group).

Students have formally applied for funding from an institutional funding source including Student Government or a supporting Foundation or Fund . (individually or as a group).