Shirley and Walter Wang Study Abroad Scholarship at University of California, Los Angeles 2026

The UCLA International Institute is pleased to announce the Shirley and Walter Wang Study Abroad Scholarship. The Wang Scholarship is made possible by a generous gift from Shirley and Walter Wang, who wish to encourage UCLA students to study abroad.

This scholarship is designed for middle-income students, with a preference for First-Generation and STEM students. However, all students are encouraged to apply who meet the application criteria. Applicants must be a UCLA student attending a UCLA Global Internship, UCLA Travel Study or UCEAP program.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 15, 2026
• Value$2,000
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of California, Los Angeles
• City to studyCalifornia
• School to studyUniversity of California, Los Angeles
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Benefits

$2,000 (multiple awards may be available)

Requirements

• Currently enrolled UCLA undergraduate or graduate student.
• Applicant must be registered for a UCLA Study Abroad program.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Applicant must be considered middle income, with family incomes over $65,000 and up to $180,000 per year (based on FAFSA and Financial Aid Office).
• Applicant must have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application.
• Students participating in virtual programs are not eligible.

Please note that this scholarship will be awarded through a competitive application process. Students must comply with program registration/application deadlines to be eligible for this scholarship.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Login to ucla.academicworks.com.
• Complete the General Application.
• Apply to the Global Bruins Scholarship once application opens for your program term.

Applications will be reviewed by the UCLA IEO Scholarship Committee. Award announcements will be made mid-March for summer/fall programs and early December for winter/spring programs.

For more details, visit UCLA Scholarship Webpage