The Young Scholars Award
Are you interested in presenting your research at a conference but lack the appropriate funding? The Young Scholars Award promotes student participation at scholarly conferences.
Interested undergraduate and graduate students must submit:
- A complete John Jay College General Scholarship Application
- A short abstract of the presentation (1 – 2 pages)
- A copy of your faculty approved paper or research
- One letter of nomination/recommendation (must be from a John Jay faculty member)
- Proof of participation in a conference (i.e. preliminary program)
- An estimated budget (including travel expenses)
Applications can also be submitted retroactively, after you have participated in a conference.
If approved by the Scholarship Committee, students can receive up to a maximum of $1,000.
If approved by the Scholarship Committee, students can receive up to a maximum of $1,000. Rolling Deadline; please submit an application at least 6-8 weeks prior to the professional conference that you plan on attending.
To learn more about these scholarships and the application process, please contact Michael Scaduto, Scholarship Coordinator, 212-237-8872, Room 1280N, scholarships@jjay.cuny.edu.