Scholarships for Business Students
Scholarship opportunities are available to new and continuing UConn Business students through various sources including UConn Admissions, the School of Business, the Alumni Association, other UConn departments, private organizations, and much more. We strongly encourage you to be creative, resourceful, and diligent in seeking out these opportunities to help offset the cost of your education. Utilize the resources, links, and tips below to get started on your scholarship search. If you are seeking scholarships, please check out the LAUNCH list each week where we will promote any new opportunities.
The 2024-25 School of Business Scholarship Application is currently closed, as the deadline to submit the form was Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Late applications are not accepted. Be sure to read all emails sent to your UConn email address to hear any correspondence regarding scholarship opportunities.
- Freshman are automatically considered for most scholarships administered by the University of Connecticut upon application for admission. In most cases, a separate application is not necessary.
- A separate application is required for UConn’s Nutmeg Scholarship and the Day of Pride Scholarship.
- There are various renewable scholarships awarded to high school seniors with a record of high academic achievement and leadership. See a complete list of Merit Scholarships on the UConn admissions website on scholarships.
- Students can reach out to their major department to inquire about departmental opportunities and initiatives.
- Students are also encouraged to search available resources for scholarships. Visit the financial aid website.
- For additional scholarship information, visit the UConn admissions website on scholarships.
- The Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships - The Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships (ONS&F) recruits and mentors high-achieving students to compete for prestigious national scholarships.
- Office of Undergraduate Research - The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) helps students find research opportunities with UConn faculty in virtually every discipline offered by the University. Interested students may begin an undergraduate research experience as early as their first year on campus. Funding for student research and scholarship is also provided by the OUR through two grant competitions.
- Local businesses
- Places of worship
- Local civic groups
- Anywhere you volunteer
- Banking institutions
- Current or former employers
- Companies in your field
Study Abroad and Virtual Internship Scholarship Opportunities
Are you a current Business student planning to complete a study abroad program or Virtual Global Internship in an upcoming term?
The Spring 2025 Study Abroad Scholarship Application is now open. Students who applied will be notified before September 27th. Please contact Global.Business@uconn.edu with any questions.
The GE Study Abroad Scholarship Program is awarded through the GE Global Learning Center and administered by the School of Business Global Business Programs Office. The scholarship is based on need and merit to undergraduate students in the School of Business to help defray the costs of study abroad.
Since 2002, the GE Study Abroad Scholarship Program has helped more than 70 students study across the globe. Awardees are asked to share their experience with other students through an agreed upon medium. Choices include a photo blog, video interview, presentation to CQ for Business class, or as a mentor through the new Global Business Ambassadors program.
Scholarship awards are $1500. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on available funds each semester.
This scholarship is limited to current Business students at this time.
The Brandt Global Excellence Scholarship is administered through the School of Business Undergraduate Advising Office and the Associate Director for Global Business Programs (GBP). Awards are based on the funds available each year. The Brandt Global Excellence Scholarships are open to all Business majors. Current Brandt Scholars are eligible to apply for the Brandt Global Excellence Scholarship
The program objectives will focus on these main areas:
- Scholarships for Study Abroad Opportunities
- Scholarships for student participation in programs, case challenges, workshops focused on international/global business
Brandt Awards for Study Abroad are for $1500. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on available funds each semester.
Brandt Awards for other internationally-focused programming, also based on available funds each semester, will not exceed 60% of the total cost of the proposed program.
This scholarship is limited to current Business students at this time.
The Summer Business in London Scholarship is awarded through the partnership of the GE Global Learning Center and the Eversource Energy Chair in Business Ethics within the School of Business. The scholarship is merit-based and need-based, and is intended for any undergraduate students applying to the Business and Economics Summer Business in London program.
Since 2002, the GE Study Abroad Scholarship Program has helped more than 85 students study across the globe. We are excited to collaborate with the Eversource Energy Chair in Business Ethics to expand our scholarship opportunities for students eager to engage their world through experiential global learning.
Scholarship awards are $2500. Applications for the Summer 2025 program will open in January 2025.
Two scholarships are awarded for this program. The CITI Travel Course scholarship award is $1000, and the Global Emerging Technology Scholarship is $1000. The scholarships are merit-based and need-based, and are intended for any undergraduate students applying to the Summer Global Emerging Technology and Innovation program. Applications for Summer 2025 will open in January 2025.
Tips for Finding Scholarships
There are thousands of opportunities out there for students—and the truth is, if it were that easy, everyone would have one. The trick is to commit to doing the work to make yourself a strong candidate, identify the opportunities that will work best for you, and follow through! This work starts early—most scholarships require recommendations, so spending time building a relationship with someone who will know you well enough to positively contribute to your applications is just as important as finding the right scholarship opportunity.
YOU ARE YOUR BEST RESOURCE!
Commit
Once you commit to this goal, your dedication will carry you through the sometimes overwhelming process. Look for opportunities from every angle—from your school, to your extracurricular involvement (before college and since college), the town you grew up in, to the town you live in now, where you’ve worked and volunteered, and so on.
In committing to this goal, you are also committing to making yourself a strong candidate. Develop relationships with those around you (advisors, professors, mentors, employers, etc.) who will be able to speak to your academic and/or professional strengths. Some scholarships require the recommender to be someone specific (i.e. a professor in your field); other scholarships allow you to choose. Either way, your recommender should be able to attest to your interests and potential, and should be able to describe your abilities in great detail. No one will be able to do this for you unless you allow them to get to know you!
Identify
Universities will usually pool general information together for students (the Financial Aid Office and the Office of National Scholarships are great resources), as will some individual School/College websites. But don’t stop there—departments within each School may have specific opportunities, as might other University groups, such as the Alumni Association or cultural groups on campus. Find out more information by visiting their websites, or even walking into their offices on campus.
Take your search beyond your school. There are many professional resources online that compile useful information for students (www.unigo.com or bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search). Remember popular sites that may not immediately bring “scholarship” to mind, and take advantage of where groundwork has already been completed (i.e. pinterest.com/scholarshipguru or www.reddit.com/r/scholarships).
And don’t forget about the biggest database available to you: Google! Search key words describing you and your strengths—and look beyond just the first few site results. Be wary of “spam” sites that charge unusual fees or may not have your best interests in mind. Look for .org or .gov sites, or locally based programs. Awards under $500 or those with higher word count requirements may look unappealing, but they tend to get fewer applicants, meaning you may have a better chance of winning!
Follow Through
This should give you a good start—but now it’s time for the hard part… FOLLOW THROUGH!