Need-based Undergraduate Professional Development Funds

CAPD offers a need based undergraduate professional development fund enabling currently enrolled MIT undergraduates to complete professional development opportunities which deepens industry knowledge, build professional networks or boost their career readiness. 

Undergraduates can apply for reimbursement up to $200 dollars to offset the cost of professional development. CAPD will consult with Student Financial Services to prioritize applicants with the highest financial need.

The professional development must occur within the academic year between September 1 -June 30. See timeline for application deadlines.

Need-based Undergraduate Professional Development Fund
Eligible activities include:

• Fees for DOMESTIC professional conference registration
• Programs or workshops (not already offered at MIT)
• Lodging or transportation associated with attending an in person domestic professional conference
• Legal name change
• Professional attire

Process:
Complete this online application. You will receive an acknowledgement once your application has been submitted. Please refer to the award cycle chart below for information on when to expect an update on your funding request.

Submit receipt(s) from the professional activity. If the activity occurs after the application deadline and your application was accepted, the associated receipt must be submitted to capd-undergrad-pd@mit.edu within two weeks of completing the experience in order for the approved reimbursement to occur.

Reimbursement issued for professional attire and legal name change may be subject to taxes. Reference MIT’s Office of the Vice President for Finance for guidance on how to report this income on your taxes. 

Review the chart below for award cycles and deadlines. The professional development activity must occur within September 1 – June 30.