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Becker Global Education Fund

Founded in 2014, this fund is made possible by the generosity of James Becker '64. This award supports a student’s ability to travel and participate in educational or professional activities such as attending conferences, pursuing coursework or entering into an exchange program, working unpaid internships, and other engagements that support students development in civil and environmental engineering.

Eligibility

All sophomores, juniors, and seniors (first semester only) affiliated through the Cornell School of Civil and Environmental Engineering are eligible. A student is eligible for one travel award per calendar year. Student project teams and students participating in a Cornell Study Abroad Program are not eligible to apply for this fund.

How to Apply

Students should contact the undergraduate coordinator, Nicholas Wagner, at nw346@cornell.edu or 607-255-3412 for an application. The request should clearly state how the proposed activity supports their educational goals and/or professional development and provide a budget and timeline for travel. Funds are limited to expenses for transportation, food, lodging, and registration fees. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member is required. Students may request travel awards up to a maximum of $6,000.

Review

All requests will be reviewed by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Director and the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Reporting

Upon completion of the travel, the student’s obligation is to submit a brief report on their experience, and to present, if asked, a presentation to other students and faculty, and possibly meet with the donor.

Timeline

A request may be submitted at any time during the year, but funding is limited.