{"id":4178,"date":"2025-09-29T10:48:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T14:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/business\/?page_id=4178"},"modified":"2025-12-15T14:30:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T19:30:46","slug":"student-opportunity-fund-student-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/business\/student-opportunity-fund-student-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Opportunity Fund – Student Application"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ellyn A. McColgan Student Opportunity Fund provides up to $1,500<\/strong> for Feliciano School of Business undergraduates to participate in immersive, experiential learning opportunities<\/strong> that build business leadership skills – particularly for students with demonstrated financial need.<\/p>\n

Eligible expenses include:<\/p>\n

– Course fees for faculty-led study abroad programs via the Global Programs office. **Applications for any Spring 2026 faculty-led study abroad programs are now closed.
\n– Travel expenses for international or domestic experiential learning.
\n– Registration fees, lodging, and related expenses for contests, case competitions or challenges, or conference travel.
\n– Expenses tied to unpaid internships e.g. meals, transportation, and housing.<\/p>\n

Questions about eligibility? Email<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Eligibility:<\/p>\n

– Students may apply for a one-time grant of up to $1,500.<\/strong>
\n– Enrolled undergraduate<\/strong> with a major in the Feliciano School of Business.
\n– Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and in good academic standing.
\n– Financial need as confirmed by the Office of Financial Aid. Current FAFSA is required.<\/p>\n

Further guidance<\/a><\/p>\n

Application Process<\/div>
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All funding requests must be submitted at least 30 days prior<\/strong> to the date funds are needed. Awards are granted on application merit and impact, financial need and fund availability.<\/p>\n

To apply individually, students must:<\/p>\n