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Information About the Awards | Award Application Process | GES Professional Development Award Application Form



Information About the Awards

 * Each term, the GES receives society allocation money from the Graduate Student Association. The money comes from the student fees graduate Education students pay. One of the ways we give this money back to the student community is through our Professional Development Awards.**


 * Eligibility:** All UNB Faculty of Education Master and PhD graduate students, including online/distance students, in one of the following streams:
 * < * Adult Education
 * Counselling ||< * Exceptional Learners
 * Critical Studies || * Curriculum and/or Curriculum online
 * Instructional Design || * Educational Administration ||


 * Value:** $200.


 * Please note:** The $200 award is given for costs incurred for a single conference, other work-related trip, or special project. Costs from multiple trips or projects may not be combined in one application. Projects incurring under $200 in costs are not eligible for the award. Application for the award must be received prior to the event occurring. The number of awards granted is dependent upon the money available each year for the GES. Money is distributed based on a first come first served basis and the availability of funds.


 * Number:** Variable depending on budget. Normally, a maximum of two per academic year.


 * Duration:** No more than two (2) awards per student, per academic year (September 1 to August 31). A second award to a previous recipient will be based upon demonstrated need and the GES budget.


 * PLEASE NOTE: The School of Graduate Studies** also provides travel grants for attendance at conferences where presentations are being made. Check out their grants for graduate students at @http://www.unb.ca/gradstudies/current/forms



**Award Application Process**
as well as the relevance to one's research, degree, and/or career development. Also include relevant expense information, and total estimated costs.
 * Please print fill out the PDF or DOCX application form provided below (or linked at the top of the page).** Please include your name, email address, degree program, and indicate your level (i.e., Masters, PhD). In the brief description, clearly identify the purpose for the award funding
 * * To attend a conference (presenting or attending)
 * For workshops (presenting or attending) || * To participate in research
 * For a special project ||

Signed and dated applications should be sent to the Graduate Education Society (GES) via the graduate office in Marshall d’Avray Hall Room 226, or via email to gese@unb.ca (especially from students not in Fredericton).




 * Once an application is approved, the applicant must follow these criteria to receive their award:**
 * 1) Submit signed copies of receipts for relevent expenses.
 * 2) Submit proof that the applicant attended (conference program, resistration receipts) or undertook the proposed work, and submit a brief (100–200 words) report, electronically, that we can post on this website. Conference presenters can send the abstract of their paper along with conference details (dates, association, conference title, location).