{"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":"2026-05-07T09:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:49:13","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

\u2013 Course fees for faculty-led study abroad programs via the Global Programs office.
\n\u2013 Vendor or travel expenses related to exchange or affiliated study abroad programs.
\n**The application deadline for any Fall 2026 faculty-led study abroad, exchange or affiliated programs is June 15th 2026.**<\/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