WMU Department of World Religions and Cultures: Guntram Bischoff Graduate Professionalization Award Grant

The Guntram Bischoff Graduate Professionalization Award from WMU supports professional development for students in comparative religion. Eligible applicants can receive up to $1,000 for conference travel or research expenses related to independent projects. Awards depend on the number of qualified applicants and available funds. It is important to apply a semester in advance of the intended use of the funds. Priority is given to students presenting at conferences.

NOTE: Students must apply one semester prior to the semester in which the award will be applied.
WMU Department of World Religions and Cultures: Guntram Bischoff Graduate Professionalization Award
The Guntram Bischoff Graduate Professionalization Award was established to support the professional development of undergraduate or graduate students in comparative religion. This scholarship award varies. The number of qualified applicants and the availability of funds will determine how many awards are made.
Applications can be submitted for travel to conferences or for research expenses related to an independent research project, field practicum, or thesis project. Requests for conference travel will be prioritized when students are presenting a poster or paper, or when the subject matter is related to the student’s scholarly focus. Maximum award amount is $1,000.