Global Support Fund Grant

Global Support Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Northeastern University
Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Summary

The Global Support Fund offers up to $6,000 for First-Year/Direct admits at Northeastern University, enabling them to participate in various approved global experiences. Eligible students must complete the GSF Request Form after acceptance into a program, ensuring they meet deadlines. The funding can cover program fees, airfare, housing, meals, and required course materials, but cannot be used for tuition or personal travel. This initiative encourages exploration and cultural immersion for students.

Overview

Global Support Fund - Direct Admit Funding Honors Global Funding to Get You Exploring the World. Overview The Global Support Fund is a pool of $6,000 designed to be used by First-Year / Direct admits towards participating in approved global experiences offered by Northeastern: DOCsHonors@MonashSemester-In / Summer-InSelf-Directed Global ExperienceGlobal Co-Op / Approved Mobility Co-opAlternative Spring BreakTraditional Study AbroadResearch / Service Abroad

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. First-Year / Direct Admits, being students who were admitted to the John Martinson Honors Program prior to enrolling at Northeastern, have access to funding to the Global Support Fund.To access the Global Support Fund, students must enroll in an approved Northeastern Global Experience and submit the GSF Request Form. You should apply to withdraw funds from the Global Support Fund once you are accepted to your global experience, but prior to the corresponding term request deadline.What can I use the global support fund for?Any Northeastern-approved global experience (see list above)Program Fees (DOC Fee, ASB Fee, Global Quest fee, study abroad fees that are not tuition)May not be used towards expenses associated with a DOC for which the fee is already waived by HonorsAirfare (economy only)Visa or Passport feesHousing fees (if not included in program fee)Meals (if not included in program fee)To estimate the amount you might need for meals, please refer to the GEO webpage for your program for guidance.Most DOC web pages have estimated additional expenses for meals, etc.If this information is not provided, please research your location of travel and request a reasonable amount for meals (i.e. not eating out for every meal and having expensive meals).Required Course Materials (may only include books, software, or equipment that are referenced in a syllabus or program document).Yes, you can use your Global Support Fund to support a single global experience; however, there is no guarantee that you will be awarded your full request.

Ineligibility

You cannot apply to withdraw funds from the GSF for an experience you are currently on or a previous experience.What can I use the global support fund for?Tuition (Financial Aid does cover tuition; consult Student Financial Services for specifics in your case-sfs@northeastern.edu.)A DOC for which the fee is already waived by HonorsPersonal travel while abroadAirfare upgradesEquipment/electronics not explicitly listed in a syllabus or course documentA domestic Co-op