Undergraduate Funding Opportunities
The School of Communication offers Grants to support undergraduate students in research, creative work, internships, conference participation, and high-impact learning activities. Grants can help to offset the costs of research and project supplies and materials, (but not media equipment or facilities costs) data collection, travel, lodgings, and other costs directly related to the research or creative project.
School of Communication undergraduate majors in good academic standing who wish to participate in conferences, workshops and other professional development events are eligible to apply for funding to offset the cost of travel, accommodations and conference registration fees.
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) provides funding for undergraduates to present their research or creative work at a conference. Learn more about OUR Conference and Travel grants.
School of Communication undergraduate majors in good academic standing are eligible to apply for funding to support their participation in out-of-classroom learning experiences, such as research and the development of creative work.
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) funds a wide range of academic and creative projects, in all fields of study. Learn more about OUR funding opportunities.
The Buffett Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program aims to provide undergraduates with a significant global or international learning experience through faculty-led research at Northwestern. Learn more about the Buffett UG Research Fellowship Program
The School of Communication works closely with the Office of the Provost & NU Libraries to help make course materials as affordable as possible.
There are a variety of programs at Northwestern designed to provide free or low-cost books, printing, software, and laptops to students. If you are enrolled in a School of Communication course and are having difficulty accessing course materials, you may be eligible for additional support.
Grants and Awards are funded through various sources. Depending on the Grant & Award applied for, funding may be received from the following:
Most SoC grants are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students usually receive a response or follow up one week after submission. However, some opportunities, such as Internship Awards, may have specific application dates and deadlines for submission.
