Cost shouldn’t decide who gets to come to UBC. If you’re traveling to Austin, we’ll pay you back for flights, trains, and hotels. It’s not a competition: apply on time, meet the requirements, and you’re in.
Applications close November 13, 2026
From
USA · CAN · MEX
To
AUS
Traveling to Austin from anywhere in the US, Canada, or Mexico.
Up to
$250
From
Anywhere
To
AUS
Verified as traveling from outside the US, Canada, or Mexico.
Up to
$500
Students from the Austin area, including UT Austin, aren’t eligible.
You get back whatever you spend on eligible travel, up to your cap. Qualify for $250 but spend $180? You get $180.
Paid in USDC to the Solana wallet address on your application.
Counts
Doesn’t count
Register for UBC 2026 on Luma. You need a ticket to be eligible.
Get your ticketGrants aren't competitive. Apply on time, meet the requirements, and you're eligible.
Open the applicationCheck in on-site on Day 1 or Day 2. That's how we verify you were there.
We email a reimbursement form after the conference. Upload itineraries and receipts by Dec 12.
Referral rewards stack on top of your max. Qualify for $250 and refer four people? You can be paid back up to $275.
A referral counts when
Rewards
$25
3–5 referrals
$50
6–9 referrals
$100
10+ referrals
$350
Top referrer
Rewards are paid only against eligible expenses on top of your base grant. The referral window closes November 13, 2026.
Sep 1
Applications open
Registration and the grant form go live.
Nov 13
Last day to apply
Referrals close too. You can still register later, but won't be eligible for a grant.
Nov 20–21
UBC 2026
Check in at UT Austin on either day.
Dec 12
Receipts due
Travel and lodging receipts on the reimbursement form.
Jan 21
You get paid
Grants go out within 60 days of the conference.
Still not sure you can make the trip work? Email us. We want UBC to be reachable for every student who wants to be in the room.
