Applications are now open through September 27, 2024, to be announced in October.

Awards may be applied toward a variety of experiences including the purchase of software, equipment, fees, tickets, travel, or other direct expenses related to the experience.

Awards typically range from $250 - $1,000 per request and will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Professional and Student Development: How does the experience promote student learning and growth, leadership development, connection with other students, and/or networking with potential employers?
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How will the experience enrich diversity, equity and inclusion in the IST community?
• Community Building: How will the experience create and/or enhance visibility and connections with the IST community.

As part of your submission, please upload a brief statement (approximately 250 words) describing how this experience will enhance professional and student development, ensure diversity and inclusion and create a connection to the broader IST community an overview of the activity or experience. Please consider the following questions when summarizing your request:

• What will you be doing during this experience?
• Why is your group participating in this experience? What is your main goal?
• What impact do you hope the experience will have on you and your group personally and/or professionally?
• Where will this experience take place?
• Who is leading this experience and/or participating with your group?