2025 First Generation Scholar Travel and Accessibility Grant
APSA provides travel and accessibility grants to support first-generation higher education scholars’ participation in the APSA Annual Meeting, promoting diversity and inclusion in political science.
Funder: American Political Science Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250 per award for travel and accessibility support; number of awards varies by year.
Summary: Supports first-generation higher education scholars with travel and accessibility grants to attend the APSA Annual Meeting.
Key Information: For first-generation scholars only; funding is reimbursement-based and contingent on participation in the APSA Annual Meeting.
Description
This grant provides financial support to first-generation higher education scholars to facilitate their participation in the APSA Annual Meeting. The program aims to address barriers related to class, economic inequality, and academic mobility by offering travel and accessibility grants. The initiative is part of APSA’s broader commitment to diversity and inclusion, specifically targeting scholars who are the first in their families to attend or complete higher education. Funding is intended to offset costs such as travel, lodging, and other accessibility needs related to attending the conference.
