Business & Economics Undergraduate Fellowships & Awards

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National Scholarships and Fellowships

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program presented by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) provides $2,000-$10,000 awards to students dedicated to career paths deterring fraud and white-collar crime. In addition to their scholarship, recipients also earn a full year of ACFE membership.

  • Deadline: early February
  • Eligibility: accounting, business administration, finance, and criminal justice majors or minors
  • Class standing: sophomores and juniors; alumni
  • Contact: Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas,

The AMA Foundation Collegiate Scholarships are a series of awards given to marketing students active in their campus communities and dedicated to making positive changes. The AMA provides scholarships open to all students as well as some open only to active AMA members.

  • Deadline: mid-January
  • Eligibility: marketing majors
  • Class standing: Sophomores and juniors
  • Contact: Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas,

The Antonoplos & Associates Legal Scholarship is designed to support highly-driven students pursuing careers in law, business, and related fields.  

  • Deadline: TBA 
  • Eligibility: Law school students
  • Class Standing: Current or incoming law school student 
  • Contact: Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas,

The Berkman Foundation Marketing Scholarship is a $2,000 merit-based scholarship awarded to students pursuing an accredited marketing degree.

  • Deadline: early September
  • Eligibility: marketing majors
  • Class standing: any year
  • Contact: Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas,

The Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship recognizes exceptional graduate and upper-level undergraduate students with two $10,000 awards. These scholarships encourage accounting careers in state and local government.

  • Deadline: late December
  • Eligibility: accounting majors
  • Class standing: juniors and seniors; alumni
  • Contact: Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas,

The Mike Lancaster Sophomore Merit Scholarship presented by the National Dairy Shrine encourages students interested in pursuing careers in the dairy industry through a $1,500 award. Dairy industry interest areas range from economics and accounting to veterinary science and genetics.

  • Deadline: mid-April
  • Eligibility: STEM and business majors, or any dairy-related field
  • Class standing: junior
  • Contact: Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas,

The Mike Lancaster Sophomore Merit Scholarship presented by the National Dairy Shrine encourages students interested in pursuing careers in the dairy industry through a $1,500 award. Dairy industry interest areas range from economics and accounting to veterinary science and genetics.

  • Deadline: mid-April
  • Eligibility: STEM and business majors, or any dairy-related field
  • Class standing: sophomore
  • Contact: Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas,

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University, attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department of State. Upon successful completion of a two-year master's degree program and fulfillment of Foreign Service entry requirements, fellows can work as Foreign Service Officers, serving in Washington, D.C., and at a U.S. embassy, consulate or diplomatic mission around the globe. Students will receive up to $42,000 annually for a two-year period for tuition, room, board, books, and mandatory fees for completion of two-year master’s degrees. This includes up to $24,000 per year for tuition and mandatory fees and an academic year stipend of $18,000.

  • Deadline: Late September
  • Eligibility: International affairs or a related subject including business
  • Class Standing: Juniors
  • Contact: Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas,  

International Scholarships and Fellowships

The President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London support outstanding students from any nationality who are pursuing a new PhD program. Eligible applicants must typically hold, or be expected to achieve, a first-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent), or a distinction at the master's level demonstrating exceptional academic excellence and research potential. Recipients receive full tuition funding, an annual stipend (£27,036 for 2027–28), a £2,000 annual research consumables fund for the first three years, and access to specialized professional development and networking opportunities. 

 

A joint program of German Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS7) and DAAD, this program offers students a full academic semester of study abroad at one of the UAS7 universities in Germany followed by a one-semester professional internship experience in a company or research institute in Germany. Must be currently enrolled as sophomores or juniors in one of these fields – engineering, science, life sciences, business, management, economics, architecture, art, design, journalism, social work. If selected, you will receive a full tuition waiver for both semesters and are also eligible for a DAAD Scholarship or a UAS7 Travel Scholarship. 

  • Deadline: Mid-February, Early October
  • Eligibility: Students studying Arts, Social Sciences, and STEM, including: engineering, science, life sciences, business, management, economics, architecture, art, design, journalism, and social work. International applicants welcome. 
  • Class Standing: Sophomores, Juniors 
  • Contact: Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas,

 

Office of Competitive Fellowships and Awards: Summer Fellowships

The Office of Competitive Fellowships and Awards at Towson University offers a summer fellowship each year that supports two students engaged in efforts to effect positive change in communities on- and off- campus, and that fosters TU student leaders working for the public good. Activities include community engagement, internships or research occurring over a 10-week period in the summer. Collaboration or partnership with an external organization is encouraged. Students are required to identify a faculty mentor for their project. The stipend for 10 weeks is $5,000. Faculty mentors will receive a stipend of $1,000. 

Study Abroad Opportunities

There are no Study Abroad Opportunities listed at this time.

Internships

There are no Internships listed at this time.

Opportunities with Nonprofit Organizations

The East-West Center offers a semester internship experience for undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates to gain first-hand training experience at a US-Indo-Pacific research and education organization in Washington, DC. Applicants typically have a strong interest in US-Indo-Pacific relations. They may be studying international relations, Asia studies, international economics, international political economy, public policy, international business, or other similar areas of study. Full-time participation comes with a $2,000/month stipend. Stipends are prorated for part-time participation and may count as university credits if your school permits. Applicants outside DC are welcome, but residence in the DC metro area is preferred. 

  • Deadline: Early March
  • Eligibility: Applicants typically have a strong interest in US-Indo-Pacific relations and may be studying international relations, Asia studies, international economics, international political economy, public policy, international business, journalism, or other similar areas of study. However, all students and recent graduates who are interested in learning more about US-Indo-Pacific relations are encouraged to apply.
  • Class Standing: Undergraduate and Graduate students.
  • Contact: Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas,

Established by Aritzia, a fashion retailer with an innovative global platform, this scholarship supports LGBTQIA+ people in their pursuit of higher education. Four students will receive one-time scholarships of $5,000 each, paid directly to the student’s school. Centered on Aritzia’s values, the scholarship prioritizes students who demonstrate excellence and creativity and who strive to make a positive impact on their communities. 

  • Deadline: Spring annually
  • Eligibility: Be an openly self-identified member of the LGBTQ+ Community. US Citizen or legal resident. Students must study, plan to work in, or demonstrate a commitment to the fields of fashion design, retail management, mental health, or social justice advocacy. 
  • Class Standing: Undergraduate students. 
  • Contact: Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas,