Program Requirements

• Students may be awarded up to $6,500 in travel scholarship awards
• Currently enrolled as a Shidler Undergraduate student (including both BBA and BS/TIM students)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Application form with accompanying documents and estimated expense report
• Shidler International Business Organization (IBO): be an active member for a minimum of one (1) semester upon return to UH Manoa; scholars may achieve active status prior to their semester abroad, but will be required to complete duties upon return (inquire with IBO for more information)
• Attend a mandatory photo shoot in formal business attire and pre-departure briefing (subject to change)
• Maintain a blog site while abroad; posting experiences/observations every other week
• Take 3 business courses while abroad (TIM students are required 3 TIM courses); earning a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA abroad
• At the end of the semester, submit a final expense report and a narrative report of your study abroad experience
• Upon return, share study abroad experiences:
  -as a mentor to students interested in studying abroad
  -by assisting at the IBO Passport Fair
  -provide a presentation for the donor and future scholars

Fall 2026 application deadlines:

• Priority deadline: March 31, 2026 (priority applications will be reviewed first and given priority)
• Final deadline: April 30, 2026 (applications will be reviewed after priority applications)
• Late applications: Late applications will be accepted through May 2026, but are not guaranteed to be reviewed, pending scholarship availability.

Shidler Travel Scholarship Application

Please submit all submission materials through the online Scholarship Application Form

Candidates can download the PDF's of the following three items; the completed forms can then be uploaded via the online application.

1. Preliminary Travel Expenses Sheet
2. Preliminary Courses Form
   -Shidler BBA Partner Schools, please refer to Shidler's partner schools' course equivalencies.
   -TIM Partner Schools, please refer to TIM Partner Schools and course equivalencies.
3. Academic Plan
   Please provide a tentative graduation pathway, including courses projected to be completed while abroad and upon your return. This does not have to be your final plan and can be subject to change.
4. Résumé
   Please provide a current résumé, which includes involvement in student clubs, community service, internships and work experience.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.