This immersive international impact exchange program explores Asia and the US in a changing world. A unique international learning journey allows participants to explore business design and comprehensive internationalization strategies by visiting with organizations and individuals shaping the business landscapes across Asia and the world. Students are selected through a competitive process. Visit the Holland Fellows website for specific details and application instructions.
Tentative Travel Dates & Itinerary
May 12-26, 2025 to Cambodia, Hong Kong & Vietnam
The two-week program, sponsored by the Walker College of Business, includes Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
The program cost is $2,500 which includes all air travel (domestic and international), all lodging and most meals, ground transportation, and entrance fees. Students will receive 3 credit hours for participation (summer tuition is not included). If you are still undecided, take a look at Google images for Phnom Penh, Hong Kong, and Vietnam and you will be amazed! We will be visiting various businesses, universities, and cultural sites throughout Phnom Penh, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Wendy Deng (dengwr@appstate.edu) for more details. Scholarships are available.
Credits
BUS 4060: Holland Fellows International Business Study in Asia I (3 credit hours; Spring) (Prereq. A minimum grade of “C” in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course and permission of the instructor. Admission to the College of Business.) Fulfills IB electives (major, approved or other), COB electives or upper-level electives and fulfills the Global Issues requirement.
BUS 4065: Holland Fellows International Business Study in Asia II (3 credit hours; Summer) (Prereq. A minimum grade of “C” in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course and permission of the instructor. Admission to the College of Business.) - Can fulfill the Advanced Entrepreneurship experiential elective, Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor or major experiential elective, or the Innovation and Entrepreneurial Studies Minor Elective, Sustainable Business minor or major concentration elective, IB electives (major, approved, required or other), COB electives or upper-level electives and fulfills the Global Issues requirement.
Application Instructions
The 2024 Holland Fellowship online application is now open.
To apply you must be a junior or senior business major with a GPA of 3.0 or better and you must be admitted to the Walker College of Business by the end of the fall semester when you apply. Please be aware that, along with your application, you will also be submitting a personal statement and one letter of recommendation.
- Tentative Dates and Locations: May 12-May 26, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Hong Kong and Vietnam
- Program Cost: $2,500 plus tuition for BUS 4065, Holland Fellows International Business Study in Asia II (3 credit hours) in Summer 2025
- Students participating in this program are required to enroll in BUS 4060, Holland Fellows International Business Study in Asia I (3 credit hours) in Spring 2025. Course description available in the Walker College of Business Bulletin in International Business courses.
If you have questions, email Wendy Deng, dengwr@appstate.edu, or call 828-262-6950.
Payment Schedule
Payment Schedule | Amount | Deadline |
Deposit | $300 | Upon receipt of application |
Remaining Balance Due | $2200 | 2/19/2025 |
