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NBTS Science Conference Funding Support Application for Native American Undergrads

OSU's New Beginnings for Tribal Students program is offering financial support for undergrads attending science conferences. Payments are provided as reimbursement AFTER the event, up to $1500, based on expenses described in this application.  For questions email bessiejoyce4@gmail.com. 
1.Your name. First Last.
2.Your tribal affiliation.
3.Major
4.When do you plan to graduate? Month and year.
5.What is the name of the conference you would like to attend?
6.Conference webpage
7.Where is the conference located? City, state, country. 
8.Dates you would like to attend.
9.Will you be enrolled as a student at the time of the conference?
10.Conference registration fee:
11.Estimated travel expenses. For example, airline ticket, gas for miles driven etc.
12.Describe travel expenses, i.e., is for gas mileage, airline ticket, etc.
13.Lodging expenses if overnight. 
14.Describe lodging expenses, i.e., how many nights and in what city and state. 
15.The total of expenses listed above.
16.Explain why you would like to attend this conference. What do you hope to gain from attendance. Did someone recommend this conference to you. Is there a particular topic or session you are interested in and why?
17.Please provide a faculty or professional reference. Someone that recommends you attend this conference.
18.Will you be able to cover the conference expenses and then be reimbursed for approved expenses later?
19.Will you save copies of your conference expenses (RECEIPTS) for records, if needed?
20.Do you agree to submit a one-page report about the conference after attending and before your payment request is processed?
21.Do you have any other comments or questions?