Student Travel Program

The Student Travel Program supports John Jay students attending conferences, competitions, trainings, and research presentations that advance academic or professional development. Students may also request support for approved John Jay or CUNY study-abroad programs. Awards are capped at $1,500 per individual and $5,000 per group (5 or more students). Only registration fees, lodging, and transportation are eligible; for study-abroad requests, only transportation costs are covered.

Eligible applicants are students in good academic standing. As a guide, undergraduates typically have a 2.5 GPA and 30+ credits; graduate students a 3.0 GPA and 12+ credits. First-semester transfer students should submit a transcript from their prior institution showing good academic standing. Students scheduled to graduate before the activity date are generally ineligible unless they provide proof of additional enrollment.

Funding is limited and competitive. Your activity must clearly connect to your coursework, research, career goals, or official campus representation. The activity description is the most important part of the application—use the travel activity criteria as your guide and explain the academic or professional impact in clear, specific terms.

Before you travel: Apply by posted deadlines—a Gmail account is required to submit an application. Your application must include an itemized budget supported by price quotes for eligible costs. Additional documents are required for upload; see the Student Travel Procedures document for the full list and formatting requirements. Wait for written approval before making non-refundable purchases.

If approved: Follow the award instructions, purchase only eligible items, and keep itemized receipts and proof of payment for any reimbursable costs. After your trip, submit a brief travel presentation as directed.