The Black Faculty and Professionals Alliance Leadership Team is prioritizing professional growth for the membership and is offering $250 to help support attendance at a professional development opportunity. One award will be selected by lottery according to the following process.
Eligible Faculty and Staff
All current University of Illinois BFAPA dues-paid members who are current employees of Illinois.
Allowable Use
The awards may be used for University allowable expenses, including:
- Conference, Seminar, Training, or Workshop registration fees, either on or off campus
- Travel expenses, including Flights, Taxis, Trains, Buses, or Subways
- Toll road charges or Parking charges
- Lodging and Meals
Application Process
Link to application https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/435145301
Submit your application by 5 pm for the following time frames:
- Spring (open 3/1- 3/31) for travel between 1/1 and 6/30
- Fall (open 10/1-10/31) for travel between 7/1 and 12/31
All completed applications will be entered into the lottery, with the drawing to be held the day after applications close.
- Awardee will receive an award letter, including further instructions about how you will be reimbursed for professional development costs.
- Select a training, workshop, or conference of interest, and make arrangements and payment.
- After travel or training is complete, you will submit a receipt(s) that exceed the $250 award limit. Instructions will be shared with award winners.
- Awardees will be recognized at the Annual BFAPA recognition event.
- Awardees will briefly share their experiences during a general meeting.
Timeline: twice a year, Fall and Spring
- Application open window (dates may vary slightly in some years due to holidays): November 1-30, March 1-31
Review
Award notification: No later than one week after the application deadline
Award Limits
Each BFAPA Member shall be eligible to receive a maximum of one award every two fiscal years.
Individual awards will not exceed $250, unless there are unusual circumstances.