Center for Inclusive Education

The Center for Inclusive Education provides financial and social support to undergraduate and graduate students from under-resourced backgrounds, allowing them to participate fully in learning that takes place outside the classroom.

Students may apply for funding to support their participation in programs including:

• Student presentations at academic or professional conferences
• Education Abroad Programs
• Faculty-mentored research
• Unpaid internships 
• Immersive learning experiences (Villanova on the Hill, Villanova at the Agency, Villanova on Set, etc.)
• Travel expenses for any of the above

*Please note that financial need is considered as part of the review process.
*Funding Request is not for expenses related to: tuition or credits, health insurance, or medical bills.

Eligibility

Student applicants must be an active, full-time CLAS student.

• Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits—full-time status during the fall or spring semester. 
• Graduate students must be enrolled in enough credits to be considered full-time status during the fall, spring, or summer semester (for more information, please see here).

Applications must be submitted prior to the experience and may not be submitted retroactively for past experiences. Students must not have any holds on their account.

Applying for Funding

Students must complete the online application, which will require:

• A rationale and purpose for the funding request
• Professional resume
• Short essay explaining the fundings potential impact on the student’s intellectual and professional development
• An itemized list of anticipated expenses and include sources of requests for funding

The review committee evaluates applications during each funding cycle. Applications must be submitted a minimum of four weeks prior to the start of the experience or opportunity. Applicants will be evaluated based on need. There is a $2,500 dollar limit for CIE funding awards per academic year. Students are eligible to apply once per academic semester. 

Please review the CIE Funding Handbook for more information.

Application Period

Funding Application Schedule 2025 – 2026

Learn more about student eligibility and the process of applying for funding.