The Society of Exploration Geophysicists provides news, event information and networking opportunities to the geoscience community, and it seeks to promote the field of geoscience. The organization also provides travel grants to geoscience graduate students. The grant is given to students who wish to attend the two-day SEG/ExxonMobil Student Education Program, which teaches students about how the fields of geoscience and geophysics are related to the oil industry. The application deadline for the grant is July, and students must submit an online application. They must also provide a letter of recommendation and their transcript. To be eligible, applicants must be current students with above average grades who have not attended the program before. Students must also reside in the geographical area where the program will be taking place. For example, for the North American conference, students must live in North America. Actual grant amounts will vary based on need.
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
8801 South Yale, Suite 500
Tulsa, OK 74137-3575
918-497-5500
seg.org
This grant is sponsored by the American Studies Association (ASA), which promotes the study of American history and society. This travel grant is open to advanced graduate students as long as they are members of the ASA. Students should become ASA members before applying for this grant. Students can receive a $300 reimbursement for travel to ASA's national convention, where they must present a paper. The organization gives priority to students who have no financial support from the school that they are representing and who will incur a financial burden because of travel costs. Mailed applications must be received by October. Faxed applications will only be accepted if they are followed by signed originals.
American Studies Association
Office of the Executive Director
1120 19th St. Northwest, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20036
202-467-4783
theasa.net
The Society of Dance History Scholars is an association that represent dance history scholars throughout the United States, and it seeks to promote the field of dance studies via live performances, audience outreach, research and published papers. The society offers grants to graduate students who wish to attend a conference or workshop. Three grants are given out per year to graduate students studying dance research. Students can only receive this grant once during their academic career. Applicants must be current students, and they must not be delinquent in school tuition or fees. The deadline for the grant is March. It is open to all students, as long as they become members of the society.
Society of Dance History Scholars
3416 Prim Lane
Birmingham AL 35216
205-978-1404
sdhs.org