School of Business

International Programs - Study Abroad

New Scholarship Opportunities

The IU Southeast Business school has had the privilege to receive some considerable support for students' international academic endeavors. We are excited to announce three new scholarship opportunities:

• James W. and Phyllis Robinson International Study Scholarship
• Carlton and Sue Sanders International Study Scholarship - (First award: Fall 2014)
• Jerry E. and Sheila R. Wheat International Study Scholarship
• James W. and Phyllis Robinson International Study Scholarship - (First award: Fall 2013)

It is the intent of the Donors, and the Foundation agrees, that income from this gift be used to support undergraduate scholarships for the purpose of encouraging overseas study by students enrolled in the IU Southeast School of Business pursuing study in international business. If no such student is available, students pursuing study in any other business area may be considered. Recipients must participate in an IU-approved credit-bearing, overseas study program as part of an educational experience. The Scholarship is not renewable. The number, amount, and recipients of the Scholarship will be determined by the appropriate Scholarship Committee of IU Southeast.

Carlton and Sue Sanders International Study Scholarship

(First award: Fall 2014)

It is the intent of the Donors, and the Foundation agrees, that income from this gift be used to support undergraduate scholarships for the purpose of encouraging overseas study by students pursuing a degree in the IU Southeast School of Business. Other criteria for the scholarship are listed below:

• Financial need will be considered as demonstrated by the FAFSA.
• Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Students must complete 60 hours or have junior status to receive the scholarship.
• Recipients must participate in an IU-approved credit-bearing, overseas study program as part of an educational experience. The Scholarship is not renewable. The number, amount, and recipients of the Scholarship will be determined by the appropriate Scholarship Committee of IU Southeast.

Jerry E. and Sheila R. Wheat International Study Scholarship

(First award: Fall 2013)

It is the intent of the Donors, and the Foundation agrees, that income from this gift be used to support undergraduate scholarships for the purpose of encouraging overseas study by students enrolled in the IU Southeast School of Business pursuing study in marketing, or if no such students are available, students pursuing study in management. If no recipient is available in these areas then no scholarship is to be awarded in that year. Recipients must:

• Participate in an IU-approved credit-bearing, overseas study program as part of an educational experience
• Be either a junior or senior
• Have a minimum GPA of a 2.9 on a 4.0 scale

The Scholarship is not renewable. The number, amount, and recipients of the Scholarship will be determined by the appropriate Scholarship Committee of IU Southeast.

Information meetings

Each semester an advisor from the IU Office of Overseas Study visits campus and holds information meetings for students interesting in study abroad. Also, each semester there is a group of recently returned students who share their experiences and insights on study abroad with the campus community in "Tales from the Trip."