Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
38
Days
August 1 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Medill Local Travel Reimbursement

Description

Medill students are eligible to apply for limited and approved reimbursement for local, Chicago-bound transportation costs related to reporting work in this course. Medill students receiving Financial Aid may apply for up to $150 in reimbursement. Medill students not receiving Financial Aid are eligible to apply for up to $75 in reimbursement. Reimbursable transportation expenses include: public transit fare, taxis, ride-booking services such as Uber, parking and car rental. This reimbursement option is only available to undergraduate Medill students who are enrolled in some 300-level Evanston-based Medill journalism courses. Reimbursement payments will be processed after final grades are posted. Students must earn a final quality grade in a course in order to receive a reimbursement payment. Please visit the award's website for more information.

Amount Details

$75
Low Amount Awarded
$150
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Illinois
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Journalism

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Screenshot of professor approval of the transportation costs; Receipts for qualifying expenses
  • Checkmark Application Form
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