The University of Kansas School of Music provides travel and special funding to support the professional development of its students and to increase the visibility of its academic programs. Applicants should note that the fund supports students who have submitted materials (portfolio, audition tape, etc.) in some sort of competitive arena, and who are selected on the basis of peer review of their work.
The School of Music Student Opportunity Fund awards competitive grants for the following activities:
- Support for students to participate in national and regional conferences where they are performing, presenting papers, or presenting workshops.
- Funding for students invited to perform or present at prestigious regional, national, or international venues.
- Funding for students to attend a national conference when serving as elected officers of a regional or national organization.
Note that this fund does not cover participation in what would be regarded as a study program.
Award Information: Students may apply up to two times each academic year and the total maximum award for travel for each student is $500 for domestic travel and $800 for international travel. Awardees may be recognized in the School of Music Newsletter sent out to all students, staff, and faculty.
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in a degree program in the School of Music are eligible to apply for travel and special support.
Expenses: Funding is limited for travel, so only transportation, hotel, and/or registration fees will be considered. Meals are not covered by reimbursement.
Criteria: Applications will be judged on the significance of the project to the student's professional development and its contribution to the visibility and reputation of the University of Kansas School of Music.
Application Deadline: No later than one month prior to departure for travel funding.
Post-Travel Checklist:
- Send a photo to musicsocial@ku.edu or tag the School of Music on social media while at your event to highlight your accomplishments.
- Complete any additional tax forms, travel forms, and banking forms requested from the Shared Service Center (SSC) for processing your reimbursement.
- Submit all receipts for expenditures to sscfinancemusic@ku.edu within two weeks of completion of travel. Add this to your calendar now to ensure you meet this requirement.