LUSU/LUGSA Graduate Student Travel Bursary

The LUSU/LUGSA Graduate Student Travel Bursary (“the Bursary”) is established to provide financial assistance to graduate students at Lakehead University for travel related to their academic and professional development.

a. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at Lakehead University. Students from all fields of study are eligible, and an equitable opportunity will be provided regardless of their field of study.
b. The proposed travel must be directly related to the student’s academic or professional development.
c. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, supported by documentation if requested.
d. Students may only submit one application at a time for consideration.
e. Priority will be given to international students.
i. Domestic students are encouraged to apply for the travel bursary provided by the FGS.
f. Students who have received the Bursary in the past may reapply, but will be prioritized lower than first-time applicants.

Award
500 - 1000
Scopes
Graduate Studies
Deadline
2026/05/15
Supplemental Questions
  1. 1) Full Name
    • 2) Student Number
    • 3) Detailed description of the event or activity, including its relevance to your academic and professional goals
    • 4) Budget outlining the expected travel expenses/travel receipts
    • 5) Documentation supporting financial need, such as monthly expenses, rental agreements, or receipts for significant costs
    • 6) a letter of support from your supervisor or a faculty member
  2. I identify as part a member of following group(s):
    • Black and racialized individuals
    • First-generation students (those whose parents or guardians did not attend post-secondary education)
    • Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit)
    • International students
    • Low-income individuals
    • Mature students
    • Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
    • Persons with disabilities (including visible and invisible disabilities)
    • Students with dependents (e.g., parents or caregivers)
    • Women and gender diverse people