Overview
The Sam M. Walton College of Business offers competitive scholarships and funding for study abroad and international internship experiences. Award decisions are based on merit and financial need. Merit is defined as a 3.0 GPA minimum—the higher the better and financial need as determined by FAFSA and/or the case made for financial need in the essay.
Walton Students are considered for:
- Thomas F. and Donna McLarty Endowed Study Abroad Scholarship
- Joseph A. Ziegler Study Abroad Award
- Maclay Family International Award
- Jim & Pat McClain International Scholarship
- Global Engagement Funding for Study Abroad & International Internships
Walton Honors Students are considered for:
- George and Charlene Edwards Honors College International Experience Endowment Scholarship (joint with Honors College)
- Julia Peck Mobley Honors College International Experience Endowment (joint with Honors College)
- Maclay Family International Award
- Jim & Pat McClain International Scholarship
- Global Engagement Funding for Study Abroad & International Internships
Application Deadlines
October 1
- Spring Study Abroad / Internships
- Summer Internships with Walton Partners in Brazil and Panama
- January Intersession Community Development in Vietnam
December 1
- Summer Study Abroad / Internships (priority deadline for early decision)
February 1
- Summer Study Abroad / Internships
- Fall Study Abroad / Internships
- Year Study Abroad / Internships
Eligibility
Only 1 funding application per academic year is permitted. Note that the application process for a study abroad program or international internship is completely separate. Applications for study abroad/international internship scholarships outside of Walton College can be found on the Office of Study Abroad Scholarships page. Please contact the Global Engagement Office with questions: global@walton.uark.edu or 479-575-4765.
All Applicants:
Eligible students must be 1) an officially declared business major or minor and 2) enrolled in credit hours to be considered for this award and 3) enrolled in at least one credit hour at the time of the award.
Note: Students on academic probation are not eligible for funding from the Walton College.
Walton Students:
Visiting the Business Communication Lab (located in WCOB 118) is highly recommended.
Walton Honors Students:
Walton Honors Students may be eligible for study abroad grants from the Honors College and MUST apply for an Honors College study abroad grant to be considered for study abroad funding from the Walton College. Walton awards will be decided after Honors College determines their awards.
Note: Students who receive funding from the Honors College generally will not receive funding from Walton College except in extenuating circumstance.
Honors applications are available online at:
http://honorscollege.uark.edu/current-students/study-abroad-grant/index.php
Visiting the Business Communication Lab (located in WCOB 118 and formerly the Walton Writing Center) is highly recommended.
Award Amount(s)
Varies
Requirements for Recipients
Recipients must submit a thank you via the Walton College’s on-line system and complete an acceptance form agreeing to stated expectations. Expectations vary slightly per funding sources. We also ask that students contribute to helping students study abroad after graduation.
Additional Information
Faculty Recommendation
For the required recommendation, please provide the UARK username of a WALTON COLLEGE faculty member (someone you have had in class). The faculty member will be sent an email with a link to a survey to complete on your behalf. The faculty deadline is one week following application deadlines. Be sure to follow up with your recommender.
Contact Information
Sammi Nelson
Associate Director of Student Success
Sam M. Walton College of Business
479-575-4220
snelson@walton.uark.edu
