CPS Student Professional Success Fund

Supported through philanthropic funds, the CPS Student Professional Success Fund provides professional development support for undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students in Professional Studies majors. Awards aid the students by offsetting expenses associated with research; travel and registration for professional conferences/training, or travel for unpaid internships/practicum placements required for their major.  

Each semester, approximately 15 (fifteen) $250 awards are available. 

Peruse our Frequently Asked Questions below for more information on the CPS Student Professional Success program.

Frequently Asked Questions

For what can I use the funding?

For what can I use the funding?

Awarded funding may be used for:

  • Research materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Transportation costs for data collection.
  • Travel and/or registration costs for a professional conference or training (preference will be given to students who are presenting their research).
  • Research costs for unpaid internships, service learning, or practicum placements that are required for your major. Preference will be given to students whose placements present a geographical or financial hardship.

Funding may not be used for personnel wages.

How and when to apply?

How and when to apply?

Applications are open year-round with the following funding cycles:

  • Fall: Aug 1 - Dec 31
  • Spring: Jan 1 - May 31
  1. Submit a completed application. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are allocated.
  2. Upon approval of the application, funds will be distributed via a check or direct deposit. Funds awarded will be reported to the Financial Aid Office and subject to applicable rules. If you have a past-due debt to the university, the awarded funding will be applied to that debt first. The remainder of the award will be issued by check or direct deposit.

Who is eligible?

Who is eligible?

  • Open to all undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students at Humboldt currently enrolled in a program within the College of Professional Studies.
  • Applicants must be nominated by a faculty sponsor.
  • Students may only apply for one assistantship award per academic year.
  • Faculty may sponsor up to three (3) students per award cycle.
  • Awards for presenting collaborative research projects at a professional conference are limited to 3 lead student presenters.
  • Awardees are responsible for making their own personal travel arrangements.