GSA Sections, Divisions, and Associated Societies are ready to help you get to the meeting! Various groups are offering grants to help defray your costs for registration, field trips, travel, etc. Eligibility criteria and deadline dates may vary by grant.

On To the Future Travel Awards

Application deadline: 3 May 2024

The On To the Future (OTF) program supports students from diverse communities to attend GSA Connects by offering partial travel funding if attending in-person, full meeting registration, one-year membership, mentorship, and special sessions with leadership during the meeting.

Learn more and apply

GSA Sections (North America: U.S., Canada, & Mexico)

GSA Section Travel Grants

Application deadline: TBD

GSA Sections offer travel grants to help students attend GSA Connects 2024. Check the eligibility requirements for your Section. The application form is available from this page only during the pre-registration period.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

You must be registered for the meeting before you can apply. If you are not chosen to receive a grant and cannot attend the meeting, GSA will refund your registration fee.

Travel grant awards will be distributed to the recipient following the GSA Connects 2024 Meeting.

Check with your Division or Section

Many GSA Divisions and Sections offer grants as well as best-paper awards. Be sure to check with yours for GSA Connects-related funding.

Browse the full list of travel-related Division grants and awards

Interested in helping students participate in the meeting?

Every year, a large percentage of students apply for travel grants for the meeting but do not receive an award due to limited funds. You can help reduce this number by donating as little as US$10 via your registration application. 100 percent of funds collected go to students!

GSA International Travel Grants

Application deadline: 8 March 2024

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GSA International offers travel grants to help support the participation of international scientists and students at GSA Connects 2024 in Anaheim. Travel grant funds are limited; grants will not cover the full cost to attend the meeting but are intended to help offset the combined cost of registration, housing, and travel. Applicants will be notified about their status (successful or not) by 15 April 2024.

Christopher I. and Irene N. Chalokwu Travel Grant

Application deadline: 8 March 2024

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The Christopher I. and Irene N. Chalokwu Travel Grants are awarded to help support undergraduate or graduate student travel for students in Africa, working on any aspect of African Geology, to attend and present their research at GSA’s annual meeting. Successful applicants must reside in Africa. Travel grant funds are limited; grants will not cover the full cost to attend the meeting but are intended to help offset the combined cost of registration, housing, and travel. Applicants will be notified about their status (successful or not) by 15 April 2024.