In support of its commitment to promoting diversity within the Communication discipline, NCA offers travel grants for student members of NCA’s caucuses to attend the 111th Annual Convention. A maximum of 150 grants are available to qualifying students on a first-come, first-served basis in the amount of $200 USD. Students must receive less than $700 USD in institutional support for travelling to the NCA Annual Convention in order to qualify for this grant. 

The application portal for the 2025 NCA Student Caucus Travel Grants is closed.

To Qualify for the Grant, a Student Must be: 

  • An active NCA student member, with a membership extended through Dec. 1, 2025 or later.  If your membership expires prior to Dec. 1, 2025, you will need to renew your membership. 
  • Registered for the 2025 Annual Convention in Denver Metro 
  • Signed up for at least one NCA caucus 
  • New as of 2025: Submit a letter from their department chair or graduate advisor confirming they receive less than $700 USD in institutional support for NCA Annual Convention attendance 

For questions about NCA grant programs, please email the NCA Research Department.

Note: Officers, directors, trustees (the Legislative Assembly and its Executive Committee), key employees, substantial contributors or employees thereof, and grant selection committee members are not eligible to receive grants from NCA. Grant recipients must register for and attend the NCA Annual Convention.