The UCLA International Institute is pleased to announce the Shirley and Walter Wang Study Abroad Scholarship. The Wang Scholarship is made possible by a generous gift from Shirley and Walter Wang, who wish to encourage UCLA students to study abroad.

This scholarship is designed for middle-income students, with a preference for First-Generation and STEM students. However, all students are encouraged to apply who meet the application criteria. Applicants must be a UCLA student attending a UCLA Global Internship, UCLA Travel Study or UCEAP program.

APPLICATION DATES

TERM APPLICATION OPENS APPLICATION DEADLINE
Summer/Fall Programs January 5, 2025 March 1, 2025
Winter/Spring Programs October 1, 2025 November 15, 2025

AWARD

$2,000

ELIGIBILITY

  • Currently enrolled UCLA undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Applicant must be registered for a UCLA Study Abroad program.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Applicant must be considered middle income, with family incomes over $65,000 and up to $180,000 per year (based on FAFSA and Financial Aid Office).
  • Applicant must have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application.
  • Students participating in virtual programs are not eligible.

Please note that this scholarship will be awarded through a competitive application process. Students must comply with program registration/application deadlines to be eligible for this scholarship.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will be reviewed by the UCLA IEO Scholarship Committee. Award announcements will be made mid-March for summer/fall programs and early December for winter/spring programs.