Boswell-Caracci Material Culture Study Fund

The Boswell-Caracci Material Culture Study Fund provides support for �鶹�ƽ�� undergraduate and graduate student experiences at any material culture symposia or programs, with a preference for those sponsored by , and the . Students may request up to $1,000 of funding to cover the cost of attending programming; however, the actual amount of funding disbursed may be less depending on the number of applicants and available funding.

Applications submitted before the April 1, 2027 deadline will be considered on a rolling basis until all funding is expended.

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Students may request up to $1,000 of funding to cover the cost of attending programming; however, the actual amount of funding disbursed may be less depending on the number of applicants and available funding.
Students must disclose any outside funding sources on their application.

April 1, 2027 - Applications submitted before this deadline will be considered on a rolling basis

Currently enrolled �鶹�ƽ�� undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing

Approval is contingent on current university travel policies.
Students traveling abroad will be registered for CISI Comprehensive Medical and Evauation Insurance through the Reves Center.

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You will be required to provide the following information on your application:

Information about the symposium or program you will attend (name, location, travel dates)
Explanation about how this program will be applicable to your academic interests and further your development in your chosen field (250-500 words)

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By applying for this award, you give consent for the Charles Center to review your financial aid package through the Financial Aid Office. If you are receiving financial aid that has already assisted with your full financial need, accepting this award could result in a reduction of your future financial aid. If you have any questions, we recommend you contact the Financial Aid Office to understand the impact this award may have on your aid package.

If your proposal is accepted for partial or full funding, you will receive an award letter you must sign and return to the Charles Center before receiving funding.
If your student account is not paid in full by the time the disbursement occurs, any amount owed to the College may be deducted from your check; you may then request a refund of the balance. To do so, you will need to request a Student Account Refund (see for this webpage for details). To expedite the processing of this refund, please sign up for direct deposit by visiting the Bursar website at Refunds | �鶹�ƽ�� (wm.edu)

Non-Resident Aliens: Federal regulation mandates that payments made to a Non-Resident Alien be analyzed for tax compliance and this process can take up to an additional 30 days for the award to be eligible for a refund. Non-Resident Alien students will be contacted via email with a login and password information the Sprintax Calculus system. This email may come from noreply@sprintax.com. The Payroll Office performs an analysis of the NRA information provided to identify whether or not the NRA qualifies for a tax treaty benefit. If you do not receive an email, please contact the Payroll Office directly at 757-221-2848.
All other students: Note that this award may be subject to both federal and Virginia state taxes and/or may affect your tax liability. Click here for a letter regarding general treatment of scholarships and fellowships for tax purposes. Contact your tax adviser for possible implications; Charles Center staff members do not give tax advice.

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