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Academic Book Grant

CSAP is a student organization recognized by Purdue's Student Activities and Organizations (SAO) office and was conceived to facilitate the integral development and enrich the experience of Colombian students at Purdue University. In this direction, CSAP is offering Academic Book Grants for book purchases made by its members. The aim of these grants is to create equitable opportunities for those members of our community that, due to adverse circumstances, delay or omit the acquisition of such instruments essential for their professional development.

 

There will be up to four (4) grants, 2 in Fall 2023 and 2 in Spring 2023. Each grant will cover up to $200 USD. These funds can be used by the student to cover expenses related to the purchase of paperback or electronic books, as specified by the restrictions of this grant. The recipient commits to take a picture with your book and share it with CSAP for social media.

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The Academic Book Grants will be divided into two terms. Important deadlines for each term are listed below.

 

  1. Spring 2023:

    1. The application opens on January 15th, 2023

    2. Deadline to submit your application: February 10th, 2023

    3. Awardees announced by February 24th, 2023

    4. Purchases valid from February 24th, 2023 to May 6th, 2023

  2. Fall 2023:

    1. Applications open on (TBD)

    2. Deadline to submit your application (TBD)

    3. Awardees announced by (TBD)

    4. Purchases made during the Fall 2023 semester

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ELIGIBILITY

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The Academic Book Grant is provided for academic books paperback or electronic. The purchase must occur during the semester that the person has won the grant.  

 

  • Applicants must be registered as CSAP members (through BoilerLink, https://boilerlink.purdue.edu/organization/csap) at the moment of submitting the application.

  • Applicants must be Purdue students (undergraduate or graduate students) and must be enrolled at least as a half-time student (.50).

  • Applicants must submit only one grant application per period.

  • Current members of the CSAP board are not eligible to apply if the departure date of the conference is during the duty period.

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CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION


Fill out the online form application found in the following link:

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REIMBURSEMENT/ALLOCATION OF FUNDS

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The funds will be delivered in the form of reimbursement for the expenses paid by the awardee during the academic event.

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  • The individual student will receive a reimbursement check from CSAP once all pertinent receipts (original or copies) have been submitted via email.

  • CSAP or the Business Office for Student Organizations (BOSO) may request proof that travel was made. Proof documentation includes but is not limited to: program, agenda, photos, etc.

  • CSAP, may at any time request back-up documentation on an expense supported by the Travel Grant. Typically an individual will be contacted by email. It is the individual’s responsibility to respond in a timely manner to any questions CSAP or the BOSO may have about expenditures.

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The following list describes expenses  that are eligible for reimbursement:

  • Registration to the conference or academic event.

  • Lodging (hotel, airbnb, etc.).

  • Transportation (airplane, bus, train, taxi, uber, lift, etc.).

  • Food and nonalcoholic drinks

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Restrictions

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Following restrictions that are in placed by the guidelines provided by the Purdue Graduate Student Government Travel Grant, CSAP travel grant funds may not be used to fund the following expenses:

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  • Personal travel.

  • Items and expenses not included in the original travel grant application.

  • Purchase of beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages.

  • Plaques, prices, scholarships, awards, trophies, medals or other related gift items.

  • Payments to invest in or provide capital for any business or commercial enterprise, or any activity intended to generate profit.

  • Anything found in violation of law and/or Purdue University rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

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In addition,  purchases of the following items are also prohibited:

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  • Firearms, weapons, or ammunition.

  • Tobacco or tobacco-related products.

  • Illegal or illicit substances or devices.

  • Controlled substances.

  • Pornography or related products.

  • Any court actions.

  • Costs or litigation against Purdue University, of its employees in fulfillment of their duties, or against its students.

  • Rental vehicles and rental vehicle insurance, unless proper justification is provided.

  • Incidental travel not on the original application.

  • Travel costs for a graduate student engaged in lobbying, class work requirements, or job searching.

  • Professional association dues, even if required to attend a conference or competition.

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POLICY COMPLIANCE

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It is the responsibility of all applicants seeking this Travel Grant funds to read and understand policies and procedures of Purdue University and CSAP. Individuals that receive the travel grant funding must be in compliance with all policies and procedures at all times.

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We look forward to your application!

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CSAP Board 2022-23

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