Overview

The Academic Fund Board (AFB) provides funding support for full-time undergraduate students pursuing academic or professional development opportunities. The AFB reviews requests related to conferences, competitions, academic projects, graduate school preparation, research materials, and other activities that enhance a student’s academic and professional growth.

Funding is awarded on a reimbursement basis following approval by the Board. The AFB has final authority over the approval and amount of each request.

Eligibility and Guidelines

• Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student
• Requests must relate to academic or professional development activities
• The AFB may not be the sole source of funding for a project or event
• The AFB will not fund any exam required by the University or a specific department
• The AFB will not allocate more than $1,000 to any individual per semester
• A detailed breakdown of costs must be provided
• Other funding sources must be disclosed
• Funding is distributed as reimbursement after receipts are submitted

Submission Requirements

All applications must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled AFB meeting.

Applications must be submitted through the Student Government Association page on UEngage. Applications submitted by email or outside of UEngage will not be reviewed.

A hearing at an AFB meeting may be requested if the Board has remaining questions regarding the request.