AAG Community College Travel Grants
The AAG Community College Travel Grants help outstanding two-year college students attend the AAG Annual Meeting to gain exposure to current geography research and professional networks.
Funder: American Association of Geographers
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Covers AAG Annual Meeting registration, one-year AAG membership, and $500 travel subsidy; 2–4 awards annually.
Summary: Supports outstanding two-year college students to attend the AAG Annual Meeting with travel and registration assistance.
Key Information: Applicants must be enrolled at a US community, junior, or city college at the time of application.
Description
This grant, provided by the American Association of Geographers (AAG), is designed to support outstanding students from community colleges, junior colleges, city colleges, or similar two-year educational institutions in attending the AAG Annual Meeting. The program aims to broaden access to the meeting for students who demonstrate academic promise and a commitment to geography, especially those from institutions without geography programs or from underrepresented groups. The award includes meeting registration, a year-long AAG membership, and a $500 travel subsidy. Recipients are expected to document their experiences and reflect on the impact of the meeting on their academic and career goals.
