Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies to undergraduate students enrolled in human geography and environmental studies.  The purpose of this bursary is to assist in defraying the costs of academically related travel.  Established in 2017 by Charles Nixon.

Examples of eligible travel:

  • Travel to attend a conference (Undergraduate);
  • Travel related to a course that does not have other funding opportunities or funding opportunities that do not cover the full amount of travel;
  • Other travel opportunities approved by the Program Supervisor or Department Chair.

Charles Nixon Travel Bursary

  • First and Last Name
  • Carleton email address only
  • Select your current program from the list.
  • Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • Please provide a brief description of your plans (no more than 150 words).
  • Please indicate how the travel is related to your academic work.
  • Provide here a rationale for funding (i.e. costs for travel/accommodation).
  • Please indicate any sources of funding you have received that you will use toward these travel expenses.
  • Please indicate any sources of funding you have applied for that, if awarded, you will use toward these travel expenses. Indicate "none" if you have not applied, or are not planning to apply, for other funding.
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