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 112th 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 traveling to the NCA Annual Convention in order to qualify for this grant.
The application portal for the 2026 NCA Student Caucus Travel Grants will open in early August 2026.
To Qualify for the Grant, a Student Must be:
- An active NCA student member, with a membership extended through Dec. 1, 2026 or later. If your membership expires prior to Dec. 1, 2026, you will need to renew your membership.
- Registered for the 2026 Annual Convention in New Orleans, LA.
- Signed up for at least one NCA caucus.
- 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.
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.
For questions about NCA grant programs, please email the NCA Research Department.