The African Studies Center (ASC) has funds to provide partial support to MSU students conducting research about Africa with domestic travel expenses related to research and presenting at scholarly conferences. Funding amount is up to $1,000 but varies depending on event and availability of funds. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Travel must be at the lowest, logical (considering cost and time) available airfare which is defined as coach and economy class. Previous funding of applicant is considered in funding decisions. Funding for these awards is provided by our US Department of Education National Resource Center. grant.