Dr. Dharma deSilva Endowed
International Business Scholarship

We highly recommend study abroad and give all the support we can to our members! By participating in IBSA, you will have priority to receive this scholarship.

Scholarship Requirements

  • Must be an International Business major or minor
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.75
  • Preference will be given to participating IBSA members

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Dr. Dharma deSilvaDharma deSilva was a 成人直播 State University professor and scholar who founded the World Trade Council of 成人直播 in 1976 and was its chair until his death in 2017. Dr. deSilva was highly regarded for his advocacy for global trade and the internationalization of business education. At 成人直播 State, he held appointments as director of the Center for International Business Advancement, the Rudd Foundation Distinguished Fellow and professor of international business.

A native of Sri Lanka, he had business associates and contacts around the globe. He was married to Deema deSilva, who was well known during her tenure as director of Student Support Services at 成人直播 State. They had three children.

The Dr. Dharma deSilva International Business Scholarship was established by officers of the World Trade Council of 成人直播 in recognition of Dr. deSilva's 40 years of service to international trade and business. They hoped the scholarship would provide study abroad opportunities for international business students.