LCOBA Study Abroad Scholarship Program

Semester-Long Exchange Programs and International Internships

The Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration (LCOBA) offers scholarships to support eligible undergraduate and graduate business students participating in approved semester-long exchange programs or international internships.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a declared undergraduate or graduate business student enrolled in LCOBA.
  • Be enrolled full-time according to their undergraduate or graduate program requirements.
  • Be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least 45 credit hours.
  • US. citizen
  • Participate in an approved semester-long exchange program or international internship.
  • Enroll in approved courses applicable toward their VSU degree, with course equivalencies approved by LCOBA.
  • Meet the following academic credit requirements:
    • Undergraduate Students: Must complete at least 12 approved credit hours during the semester-long exchange program.
    • Graduate Students: May transfer up to 9 approved graduate credit hours toward their VSU degree, subject to graduate program requirements and prior approval.
    • International Internships: Academic credit requirements are subject to program approval and applicable undergraduate or graduate degree requirements.

How to Apply

  1. Apply to the Program: Complete the Outgoing Exchange Application and receive acceptance into an approved exchange program or international internship. 
  2. Meet with the International Programs Coordinator: Contact Dr. Zulal Denaux at LCOBA to discuss scholarship eligibility and academic requirements.
  3. Obtain Course Approval: Complete the Course Approval Form granted by the Center for International Programs
  4. Apply for the Scholarship: Submit your application for the LCOBA Study Abroad Scholarship through Scholarship Universe.
  5. Meet All Requirements: Ensure that all program and scholarship requirements are completed by the application deadline.

Application Deadlines

  • Spring programs: November 1
  • Fall programs: May 1

Scholarship Awards

  • Scholarship awards are typically $2,500, depending on the number of qualified applicants and available funding.
  • Scholarship funds are deposited directly into the student's VSU account.
  • Students who withdraw from their study abroad program after receiving a scholarship must return the awarded funds. A hold may be placed on the student's account until the funds are repaid.

Contact Information

Study Abroad Scholarship Committee Chair
Zulal Denaux, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
International Programs Coordinator
Department of Economics, Finance and Healthcare Administration
Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business
HSBA 3024
Valdosta, GA 31698
Office: 229-219-1217
Fax: 229-245-2248