To be eligible for funding, you must be:

1. 1. A current graduate student at the Seattle Campus,
   2. Active and enrolled during the term in which the conference/event occurs OR enrolled in the previous term and intending to enroll in the following term, AND must not be on any academic or university probation and have no holds on NU account.

• Name of Professional Development
• Type of professional development (i.e conference, boot camp, workshop, etc.)
• Date of Professional Development (mm/dd/yyyy)
• Please provide an informational website for professional development (if possible). 
• Short essay: Please summarize your proposed professional development or training enrichment activities. The statement should explain why this is a unique opportunity and how it will advance your degree completion and/or career goals. (500 words).
• Short essay: Please provide a brief statement on how this professional development will contribute to your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (500 words). 
• Resume (pdf.)
• Recommendation Letter (see separate requirements)
• The total cost of registration for the conference/event. (Do not include supplemental expenses such as travel or lodging.)
• Are you receiving funding from any other Northeastern office/department/college?

• Eligible applicants must fully complete this funding application. 
• The applications opens May 1st and close July 1st. 
• If awarded, the funding will only be available for the academic year the award was approved unless professional development is postponed. 

Applications submitted will be subject to panel review and evaluated holistically for completion of the two major components: accuracy of the application and anticipated benefit of the program.
If awarded the professional development award, students will be notified via their Northeastern student email address. The email will include the next steps required for successful awarding.
Any errors or amendments must be communicated to NU-Seattle Student Affairs staff before payment of the award.

Please keep in mind that this is a competitive award. 

1. The following types of expenses are eligible for reimbursement 
   1. Certification training if applicable. 
   2. Conference registration fees 
   3. Online webinars or training modules 
2. Examples of costs not eligible for reimbursement include 
   1. Academic work for NU credit 
   2. Travel 
   3. Lodging, or food expenses –
   4. Editing services 
   5. Professional Coaching
   6. any research activities, training, or certifications that are part of or required by the degree program

• How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
• How does the professional development opportunity align with the applicant’s career path? 
• How do you think the applicant will benefit from the Professional Development Award?
• Anything else we should know about the applicant?