November 1, 2026

MLA Convention Travel Assistance

Direct application

$400

Eligibility

Major
English Literature
Education level
Graduate

About this scholarship

Current MLA members who are graduate students, non-tenure-track or unemployed faculty, or regular or life members residing outside the U.S. and Canada may apply for partial travel reimbursement to attend the annual MLA convention.

The award is $400. Apply online from early September through November 1 for the January convention; reimbursement follows submission of receipts.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Receipts for travel reimbursement
  • Travel assistance is for attendance at the annual MLA convention; reimbursement follows receipt submission.