AESS SYP Congress 2025 Student Travel Grants Available

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Dates: August 13–15, 2025
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

To support global participation, AESS is offering a limited number of travel grants to assist eligible Student Members and Young Professionals with travel-related expenses. The Congress will bring together emerging leaders from around the world to network, collaborate, and shape the future of the aerospace and electronic systems community.

✈️ Grant Coverage

• International Participants: Up to 800 USD (based on demonstrated need, region, and distance from Kenya)
• Local Participants (residing in Kenya): Up to 100 USD

📌 Eligibility

• Be active IEEE AESS Student Members or Young Professionals
• Serve as officers in an AESS Student Chapter or Student Branch Chapter
• Demonstrate leadership, engagement, and financial need

💡 Important Information

• Grants are reimbursement-based, not prepaid
• Reimbursements will be processed via IEEE Concur (instructions will be shared with selected participants)
• Expenses must follow the IEEE Travel Guidelines and AESS Expense Guidelines
• Reimbursement requests must be submitted within 30 days of the event
• Receipts are required for all expenses over 25 USD
• Accepted recipients will be notified of the exact reimbursement amount upon acceptance

🎯 Requirements for Grant Recipients

• Attend all official sessions of the SYP Congress
• Participate in the poster session
• Attendance will be monitored throughout the event

🧾 Covered Expenses May Include:

• Airfare
• Registration fees
• Accommodation
• Visa fees
• Transportation costs

📝 Selection Criteria

• Motivation for attending
• Level of involvement in AESS activities
• Demonstrated financial need

📅 Submit your application by April 15, 2025 to be considered!

Application Form