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. Up to two scholarships will be awarded for Winter/Spring 2025 in the amount of $2,000 each.
Application Period
| TERM | APPLICATION OPENS | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| Summer/Fall Programs | January 5, 2025 | March 1, 2025 |
| Winter/Spring Programs | October 1, 2024 | November 15, 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
Application Instructions
- Login to ucla.academicworks.com.
- Complete the General Application.
- Apply to the Global Bruins Scholarship once application opens for your program term.
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.