Update:   Students applying for Travel and Conference Awards for 23/24 can now be awarded up to $750

Undergraduate students who have been accepted to present research or creative projects at academic and professional conferences are eligible to apply for up  support through the USP Conference Travel and Conference Award.  Below is more infomation.

• These awards are non-competitive; qualified applicants will receive awards contingent on availability of funds. 
• Funding awarded by USP will be transferred to the student’s home or research department to ensure that funding is disbursed in accordance with department and university policies.  Please note, before applying to gather your home department's accountant contact information. 
• USP does not provide funding for travel related to research projects.  If you are seeking funding for travel related to a research project, please apply the USP Research Grant program and include travel expenses in your budget.

The McNair Scholars Program at Montana State University-Bozeman is one of the premier and nationally recognized undergraduate fellowships on campus. The essence of our program is to successfully combine faculty mentoring, undergraduate research, and academic support services for students from disadvantaged backgrounds (specifically, students who are the first in their families to attend college and are from low-income families OR are members of underrepresented ethnic/racial groups in prospective graduate programs).

The goal of the McNair Scholars Program is to increase post-baccalaureate degree attainment (e.g., Ph.D.) of underrepresented students (i.e., first generation & low income or racial/ethnic minorities in field of study). McNair Scholars Program provides students with preparation for graduate school success by offering the following opportunities: undergraduate research internships, presentation experiences, financial support, personalized mentor-matching, graduate school admission workshops, seminars, and academic advising.