Clarey Walker Foundation

Travel Stipend Application

(Conference/Competition Out-of-Town Travel)

Use this application to request travel stipend support to attend a conference or competition that requires travel. Please complete all sections and attach required documentation. Incomplete applications may delay review.

Program Overview

• Purpose: Support high school students attending out-of-town conferences or competitions that strengthen leadership development, academic growth, and future opportunities.

• Primary coverage: Round-trip airfare (economy/coach) and required airline baggage fees (if applicable).

• Optional coverage (if approved): Registration fees, ground transportation, lodging, and meals/per diem (as applicable to the Foundation's program design).

• Funding method: Direct pay to airline/vendor when feasible; otherwise reimbursement with original receipts.

Eligibility

1. Be a current high school student (grades 9-12).

2. Be attending an out-of-town conference/competition with a clear academic or leadership purpose.

3. Demonstrate financial need.

4. Have an identified adult sponsor/chaperone (parent/guardian and school coach/advisor).

5. Be in good academic and behavioral standing (school verification).

Application Instructions

• Submit this application at least 30 days prior to travel whenever possible.  Waivers granted on a case by case basis.

  
  

• Please prepare the following required documentation to be uploaded in the Upload Checklist, section 9:

  • Proof of invitation/acceptance/qualification

  • Event agenda/schedule or competition packet

  • Flight quote/itinerary estimate (or airfare receipt, if already purchased)

  • Registration fee invoice (if applicable)

  • Transcript or latest report card (unofficial acceptable)

  • Signed parent/guardian permission form ( can be found for download above this form).

    
    

• If awarded, the student must submit proof of participation and a reflection within 14 days of return.