Center for Career Design Professional Development Mini-Grants

The Center for Career Design has limited funds available to consider applications for specialized professional development experiences not offered at Dartmouth. Two Mini-Grants are awarded each month. Application deadlines are below, and funding notifications are sent within 5 business days of the deadline.

Upcoming due dates:

  • January 8
  • February 2
  • March 1
  • April 1
  • May 1
  • May 28

Eligibility and requirements:

Please read the guidelines below before completing the application.

  • This funding is open to currently enrolled undergraduate Dartmouth students in good standing.  
  • Students may only receive one Mini-Grant per academic year (July 1 to June 30)
  • You will be asked to upload a letter of recommendation from a faculty or center advisor.
  • Awards are capped at $1000 max.
  • Applications must be received at least 30 days prior to the event, and funding cannot be approved retroactively.
  • Funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis. Original receipts are required. Proof of attendance is required.
  • An award may or may not be considered taxable income. See IRS Publication 970 for detailed information on the taxability of awards (available on the IRS website). Dartmouth College cannot determine whether an individual’s award is subject to tax.
  • Non-resident students will receive an IRS Form 1042-S by March 15 showing payments and withholdings for the previous calendar year. Any awards paid to non-residents may be subject to federal income tax withholding at the time the payment is processed.
  • You will be expected to meet with a Center for Career Design coach after your experience.
  • Eligible expense: registration and travel for conferences, job fairs, interviews, professional networking events, and related costs.
  • Ineligible expense: tuition, education abroad, professional school application, exam preparation, certification/license fees, membership fees, subscriptions, travel insurance, rental car.
  • Students whose current address or legal home address is within ~2 hours of the destination are not eligible for overnight expenses. Transportation may be reimbursable.
  • Please note: In accepting Mini-Grant funding, the student takes on financial risk in the event of cancellation or trip interruption. Any payments made in advance will not be reimbursed if you do not attend.
  • Recipients must adhere to Dartmouth’s Travel Policy and register their travel in advance.

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