Graduate Professional Development Grant (GRAD)

• Which collegeGraduate Professional Development Grant (GRAD) - Villanova Scholarships
• Who can applyThe Villanova University Career Center ( VUCC ) is excited to offer Professional Development Grants which enables eligible graduate students to receive amounts up to $2,500 each year to participate in conferences, professional memberships, job fair registration fees, professional networking events and more. Applicants will be evaluated based on need, the experience and how closely the experience aligns with career goals. Applications are reviewed and decisions for awarding grants are made on an ongoing basis during the fall and spring semester application periods.
• Who can applyA student may apply once per application period. Advisor, Principal Investigator (PI), or Program Director approval is required* - upload a PDF letter with your faculty advisor, PI, or graduate program director's endorsement for this experience.
• Who can applyAcademic Year 2026-2027 Application Periods: Fall Semester - August 3 through December 4 (Opportunity MAY close earlier if all funds are awarded) Spring Semester - January 13 through April 7 NOTE : Applications will not be accepted to fund summer internships, tuition, education abroad, professional school admission exam preparation courses, medical bills, or certification/license fees. Professional development experiences occurring after a student graduates will not be eligible.
• Who can applyIf available funds have been distributed, this grant opportunity may close earlier than the posted application period dates. Visit bit.ly/vustudentfundingopps for complete eligibility guidelines. Read thoroughly before you apply. Please be aware: the amount you may receive in this grant could potentially impact the amount of your current financial aid. We strongly recommend that you reach out to the Office of Financial Assistance at finaid@villanova.edu to check in with them before accepting any additional grant dollars.
• Who can applyScopes Student Experiential Funds

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https://villanova.academicworks.com/opportunities/19317

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Deadline

4 December 2026

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one time