Funding Opportunities
Financial Support Applications
Conference + Travel* Funding
This scholarship is only available to individual applicants and is not awarded for group travel. Those seeking funding should complete this application for awards to support leadership conference attendance or travel expenses.*
All requests will be reviewed for purpose and alignment with Baylor and Student Life’s mission and should elevate the leadership development experience of undergraduate students directly or through professional support. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. Submitting this request does not guarantee funding. We recommend completing this form at least 30 days prior to any payment deadlines.
Please note that students are eligible to receive funding once annually for Conference + Travel* Funding requests. Additionally, for international travel requests, only Baylor sponsored experiences are eligible for consideration.
Applicants may direct any questions to leadership@baylor.edu.
*In addition to conferences, travel may include retreats, workshops, or other developmental opportunities that would support or develop your understanding of leadership.
Event Support + Funding Request
Funding for the 2024-2025 school year has been fully allocated. This application will reopen for the 2025-2026 school year in Summer, 2025.
Fill out this form if you are seeking co-sponsorship, advisement, or financial support for a leadership-focused event that will benefit the undergraduate campus community. Please note that all requests will be reviewed for purpose and alignment with Baylor and Student Life’s missions. All submissions should be turned in with at least 60 days’ notice for consideration.
Please note that student organizations are only eligible to receive funding once every two academic years. There is no limit on requests without a financial sponsorship component.
Student Government Allocation Fund
The Student Government Allocation Fund (SGAF) is a financial resource available to those seeking to create a university-wide impact through campus improvement projects, social events, educational causes, or charitable endeavors. Please carefully review guidelines for and request timelines prior to preparing a submission.
Team Development Opportunities
Event Support Request
Funding for the 2024-2025 school year has been fully allocated. Only submit this form if you are seeking support not related to funding. This application will reopen for the 2025-2026 school year in Summer, 2025.
Fill out this form if you are seeking co-sponsorship, advisement, or financial support for a leadership-focused event for your organization or student group. Please note that all requests will be reviewed for purpose and alignment with Baylor and Student Life’s missions. All submissions should be turned in with at least 60 days’ notice for full consideration.
You may also fill out this form if you would like to work with Leadership Development staff to develop or identify an existing training session for your organization. We would be happy to think about Mission and Goal Setting, Controversy with Civility, Leadership for the Common Good, or to ideate around topics that you would like to cover. We can also help you identify professionals on campus or in the Waco community who may be interested in speaking or facilitating for your group.
Eastland Lakes Challenge Course
Group programs at Baylor University’s Eastland Lakes Team and Leadership Center are designed to assist teams to learn and grow together. The challenge course is an experience for everyone, athletes and non-athletes alike. It is about participation and offering one’s best talents, ideas, support and encouragement, not just physical skill or exertion.
Student Involvement Center
The Student Involvement Center is a resource hub to support student leaders across campus. Learn more about equipment rentals, free publicity printing access, and the collaborative workspace here!