Scholarship Program

Begun in 2010, the NCITD International Trade Scholarship is for students pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional degrees who have an interest in pursuing a career in international trade, which they demonstrate through their education, work experience, volunteering, or any other extracurricular activities related to international trade.

The 2026-2027 NCITD International Trade Scholarship Program is now open and accepting applications!

The National Council on International Trade Development (NCITD) is proud to continue its longstanding scholarship program supporting students pursuing careers in international trade. Each year, NCITD awards scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and universities who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to careers in international trade.

Starting in 2026, thanks to the generous financial support from some of the partners at NCITD member firm Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe, we are thrilled to introduce a prestigious new honor: the Benjamin H. Flowe, Jr. Trade Scholar. The top scholarship recipient will receive this distinguished title in recognition of Ben Flowe, a visionary in U.S. export controls and sanctions law. His decades of expertise, leadership, and mentorship shaped the international trade community—and this award celebrates his lasting legacy. Read more about the Benjamin H. Flowe, Jr. Trade Scholar Award.

Additional NCITD International Trade Scholarships will be granted to outstanding applicants who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and a strong dedication to careers in international trade.

We look forward to recognizing the next generation of international trade professionals—starting with this year’s applicants!

Application Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026

  • The scholarship program rules and instructions to apply can be accessed HERE.

  • The electronic application form can be accessed HERE.

If you have any questions about the scholarship, please contact NCITD at mshevlin@ncitd.org.

To provide more background on the scholarship opportunity, our committee interviewed NCITD Scholarship Alumni to share their perspective on the program and advice for future applicants. Read more about what they had to share here!