Apply for a $500 - $2,000 scholarship to Careers on Vacation®
Campus Partner Scholarships
Select organizations offer scholarships in partnership with Wanderlust Campus. Students affiliated with our partners will be given priority in scholarship awards.
Visit your Lounges on campus to see Partner Scholarships you may be eligible for. If you are applying for a Partner Scholarship, select the partner name from the dropdown in your application below.
Through the Wanderlust Campus Legacy Fund, we’re able to offer a limited number of scholarships every year to select travel advisors pursuing certifications.
We’re looking for serious, motivated advisors who are ready to invest in themselves and build travel businesses with purpose, professionalism, and passion.
Candidate Criteria
In your application, share your story with us. We want to welcome more driven, passionate advisors like you to our programs.
You're driven and passionate about travel.
Turn your passion into a career you love.
You're ready to launch a real travel business.
Not a side hustle - you're ready to do it right.
You're eager to learn, be mentored, and work hard.
Learn with self-paced curriculum and live support.
You have a clear vision for your travel business.
Already know your specialty? Let us know!
You're excited to earn your industry credentials.
Become a Certified Travel Professional™ this year!
About the program
The program combines self-paced curriculum, live instruction, 1:1 coaching, and a library of resources to provide complete guidance as you set up the marketing, sales, service, and operations of your travel business – whether you’re just starting out to become a travel agent or scaling an established brand.
"I've already sold over 250k in travel!"
I had a dream of opening my own travel business but didn’t know where to start. Wanderlust Campus gave me everything I needed to launch my own agency and put me on the path to success. If you want to become a Travel Agent or open your own agency, this is the place to start.
PCDev
Certified Travel Professional™
"I personally tripled my personal business in just 12 weeks using the marketing systems..."
I personally tripled my personal business in just 12 weeks using the marketing systems. If you’re thinking about it, just do it. The systems we learned helped. us grow leaps and bounds.
Kim Sims
Certified Travel Professional™
Wanderlust Campus Million Dollar Club Member
"I feel like I'm learning so much information."
I’m so thankful for Cyndi! Every time I go to the Q&As I learn so much. The thing I like the most is you show up, you’re present, you listen, and you help all of us grow. You really want to see us do better. I feel like I’m learning so much information.
Theresa Bailey
Certified Travel Professional™
Wanderlust Campus Million Dollar Club Member
Scholarship selection, eligibility, and requirements:
Application Window
Opens: September 7th, 2026
Closes: October 31st, 2026
Application Process
Apply for a scholarship by completing the application questionnaire here. Please feel free to record your answers in a separate document, thinking about each question carefully, and add them here when you are ready to apply.
Scholarship Award and Acceptance
Finalists selected as scholarship recipients will have 72 hours from the time they receive their offer to enroll in Careers on Vacation® by placing a $1,400 deposit and signing the program agreement.
Upon successful enrollment, the scholarship will be officially awarded and the scholarship amount of $2,000 will be deducted from the final tuition payment. If the enrollment requirements have not been met within 72 hours of the scholarship offer, scholarship award will be rescinded and awarded to the next eligible candidate.
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