The CIBER Strategic Partners BBA Scholarship was established in 2006. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to deserving students for studying abroad at targeted locations. Students studying at particular BBA International Programs exchange destinations who are in good academic standing are eligible to apply. Selection will be based on the student's financial need, service project proposal, campus/community involvement and academic performance. Successful applicants will receive $2,000 for their semester abroad. Awardees must maintain good academic standing.  

I. Eligible Exchange Destinations

• Australia: Australian National University - Canberra, Australia
• Brazil: Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) - São Paulo, Brazil
• Chile: Pontificia Universidad Catolica (PUC) - Santiago, Chile
• China: Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Shanghai, China
• Mexico: ITESM - Monterrey, Queretaro and Estado de Mexico campuses, Mexico
• Singapore: National University of Singapore - Singapore
• Thailand: Thammasat University - Bangkok, Thailand

II. Application Procedure

A. Requirements

1. Online Application - A completed on-line application which includes two recommendation letters, a resume, and essays about program impact on your goals, financial need, and a service proposal (see below).
2. Service Proposal - Students must propose a project to be completed during the semester following their return to UT, which would further the goals of promoting international education. Students develop their project in consultation with a BBA exchange coordinator and from reviewing idea suggestions. The quality and feasibility of the project will be factors considered in selecting awardees.

B. Deadline
Completed application materials are due to the Undergraduate Programs Office, CBA 2.400, by April 15, 2011 for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 study abroad.