Study Abroad Scholarships
Eligibility
Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate* business students participating in for-credit semester/year abroad, international internship, or a Walker College of Business Faculty-led Program. Students will be considered for all of the scholarships for which they are eligible.
Graduate Students*
Graduate business students, please reach out to the WCOB Graduate Programs office regarding your interest in studying abroad before you submit your scholarship application.
Deadlines
For Programs Starting Between | Application Opens | Application Deadline | Notification By |
10/1/2025 through 10/1/2026 | August 1 | September 1 | September 15 |
12/1/2025 through 12/1/2026 | October 1 | November 1 | November 15 |
3/1/2026 through 3/1/2027 | January 1 | February 1 | February 15 |
Apply
Access the online study abroad scholarship application here. Please note - The International/Study Abroad scholarships require a separate application, different from the overall Walker College of Business scholarship application process.
Scholarships
Al and Jackie Harris Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
- Student must participate in WCOB study abroad program
- Preference given to student with financial need
Allen Study Abroad Scholarship
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to entrepreneurship programs
- Must be a current or intended COB major
Anne Cannon Trust International Travel Scholarship
- Demonstrate financial need
- Must be a current or intended COB major
Barrick Holden World Traveler
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Must be a current or intended COB major
- Preference for sustainability-focused programs.
Bryan and Billie Toney Study Abroad Scholarship
- Must demonstrate financial need
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Preference given to trips emphasizing entrepreneurship programs
- For Fall or Spring Study Abroad programs
Bullock/Sparks/Vassallo Explore Yosef WCOB Study Abroad Scholarship
- Must be traveling to a developing country
- Demonstrate financial need
First Citizens International Endowed Scholarship
- 2.5 minimum GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Must be a legal NC resident
- Extra-curricular activities considered
- Must be a current or intended COB major
International Business Scholarship
- Demonstrate financial need
- Must be a current or intended COB major
Oslo International Travel Scholarship
- 2.75 minimum GPA
- Two $3000 scholarships awarded annually
- Must be a current or intended COB major
- Must participate in a WCOB short-term faculty-led program
- Demonstrate financial need