The Career Development Equity Grant provides students from underrepresented groups with access to up to $500 in funding for professional development activities, expenses for professional attire, travel expenses to attend a professional interview, professional organization memberships, as well as graduate school application costs.
Below are examples of eligible expenses:
Professional Development Grants may not be used for:
Undergraduate and graduate students can access up to $500 annually for these professional needs. Interested students must submit a grant application.
Travel funds must be for events within the 48 contiguous states, so we cannot fund travel to Hawaii, Alaska or international destinations. Career Development funds cannot be granted to attend religious and/or faith-based conferences.
Successful applications will include:
Incoming grant applications are reviewed at the beginning of each month following submission. Your application will be reviewed by three members of LynxConnect. Applications will be evaluated in four categories:
If a grant application is approved, students will be notified and directed to contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss the potential repercussions of receiving the grant funding. Funds over $100 can have an impact on a student’s financial aid situation. Once the student understands the financial implications of accepting the grant, and decides to move forward, funds will be distributed about 1-3 weeks later. Funds will be deposited in your CU student account by the CU Denver Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
Awarded funds must be used in a timely manner (usually within the semester requested or soon after) and must be used before graduation.
Before receiving funding, you must agree to submit a final report on the activities supported by the grant and provide final receipts for any purchases. The report will briefly describe how activities or purchases supported your career development. Receipts should be gathered and sent in one email. Email address for sending your statement and receipts will be provided when award is granted.
Sometimes students submit receipts or projects costs that do not match their funding request. Be sure to submit complete documentation to support your request.
Also, if you had an outstanding balance from your tuition and fees the award will go to that first and then, if there is a remainder, it will be disbursed to your account.
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