BYU MarriottThe Whitmore Center offers several scholarships and financial aid opportunities that support global business experiential learning. Although there may be additional requirements, only business major, minor, or pre business students are eligible for scholarships or financial aid and the funds must go towards an approved international business experience. Preference is given to students who are participating in the Global Business Certificate Program or the Global Business and Literacy minor and progress towards completion of the certificate will be considered as part of award criteria.
Cardon International Sponsorship (CIS)
The Cardon International Sponsorship is a loan program for international BYU Marriott graduate students. Learn more about eligibility, application details, and repayment options at cis.byu.edu.
Eccles Award
Beginning for the 2027-2028 awardees, the Eccles Award provides $2,000 and a paid international experience. Students apply during the first year of their MBA program. Preference is given to those who demonstrate a strong commitment to international business. Participation in other programs including (but not limited to) Savage Scholars, Hawes Award, Williams Award, and Stoddard Prize may affect eligibility and payouts for the Eccles program. Eccles candidates must be enrolled in the foreign language graduate Global Business Certificate.
Highlights:
- Includes funding for a foreign business experience
- Requires fluency in a second language
- $2,000 payment dependent on completion of the Global Business Certificate
Application information is shared in December of your first MBA year.
2026 Deadlines & Notification:
Interview Notification TBA
Interviews: TBA
Award Notification: TBA
Need Based Grants
Awards of $200 up to $5,000 of financial assistance may be available for:
- BYU Marriott, Whitmore Center Study Abroad Programs
- Exchange Programs through the Global Business Center
- Other relevant international business opportunities may be considered
To apply for funding, please click here.
- Early Decision Application Deadline: October 17th
- Notification of Decision: November 2nd
- Standard Application Deadline: February 27th
- Notification of Decision: March 15
International Internships Airfare Scholarship
Students who secure an international business internship and are majoring or minoring in business or pre-business may apply for financial assistance of up to $1,000 toward airfare expenses. Graduate students participating in upaid international internships may be considered.
How to Apply:
Click here to submit your application. Please do not send inquiries regarding funding awards before the notification of decision date listed in the corresponding semester.
- Winter Semester Internships
- Application Open Date: November 11th
- Application Deadline: November 26th
- Notification of Decision: December 7th
- Fall Semester Internships
- Application Open Date: July 17th
- Application Deadline: August 1st
- Notification of Decision: August 15th
- Spring/Summer Term
- Application Open Date: March 17th
- Application Deadline: April 1st
- Notification of Decision: April 15th
After completing your internship, you will be required to submit a brief (approximately half-page) report summarizing your experience.