Purpose

The GSA has limited funding available to support graduate student initiated events and conferences. Co-sponsorship awards are available in an amount up to $300 per student organization per quarter, with a maximum of $600 awarded per academic year per student organization.

Eligibility

In order to qualify, graduate student organizations must be registered with the Office of Student Life (OSL) and be able to provide an OSL account number. Qualifying graduate student organizations are those who are planning events such as conferences, symposia, lecture series, live performances, or some other event that provides a means for graduate students to enrich their educational experience at UCSB. If you are not sure whether your event will qualify for funding, please contact Malaphone Phommasa, VP of Budget & Finances. You may also download the following PDF for more information: Organization Funding Guidelines.

How to Apply

To apply, graduate student organizations must first be registered with the OSL, located on the second floor of the Student Resources Building. Once registered, please download the Co-Sponsorship Application and submit the appropriate paperwork to the GSA Lounge front desk staff.

Deadlines

Applications are due to the GSA front desk staff no less than nine (9) days prior to (in other words, Monday of the week before) the GSA Assembly meeting at which funding will be requested. The GSA Assembly meets regularly every first Tuesday of each month during fall, winter, and spring quarters. Retroactive funding requests must be approved by the GSA Executive Committee prior to presentation at the GSA Assembly, and in general are not allowed.