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Travel with purpose. Travel for good.

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From deciding whether volunteering overseas is right for you, to choosing a program, to getting on a plane. Hear from overseas volunteers about what it is really like in the field.

Volunteer Abroad

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Seasonal work, teach abroad, international careers and more. Where to start, what to expect, and how to get it done.

Work Abroad

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Overtourism and the problems it creates may make you feel like giving up your passport. But there is a better way.

Ethical & Sustainable Travel

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Make the most of your time overseas while spending the least amount of money. Budget travel for the conscientious traveller.

Budget Travel

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Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

Study Abroad

Study Abroad

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More and more people of all ages taking time out to travel meaningfully—a trend that is being encouraged by educators and employers alike.

Gap Year Travel

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To get an international job, you need international work experience. How do you land that first gig?

International Careers

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travel.gc.ca: One-stop-shop for information for Canadians travelling and living abroad

The Travel.gc.ca website is the Government of Canada’s one-stop shop for Canadians travelling, living, studying and working abroad. Before a trip, Canadians are encouraged to consult travel advice and advisories to learn about entry/exit requirements, loc ...
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The strategic partnership between The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education aims to tackle the world’s water and sanitation crisis by increasing the number of trained professionals to devise, plan, and implement solutions in ...
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Young people deserve to experience the world beyond their college campuses, but not everyone can afford to travel, especially if you’re on a student budget. The Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who w ...
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The summer research fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis taking into consideration several criteria including the student's academic record, letter of motivation and letters of recommendation.
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The World Affairs Forum, based in Stamford Connecticut, has established a scholarship program for deserving university students to encourage study abroad for those interested in pursuing an international career.
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The Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world.
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Yunus Emre Turkish Language Scholarship program is designed for students who are willing to study Turkish Language.
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The Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize Aboriginal First Nation women who are achieving their educational and training goals while maintaining strong community involvement.
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Stephen Lee was a passionate environmentalist who served SFS in several ways. An endowed scholarship fund was established in his memory by his mother with funds earmarked for Steve’s care during his illness. It is awarded to a student expressing a deep in ...
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The Soros Language School employs various English language teachers throughout the year. Teachers will be expected to teach all learners, from children to professionals. Teacher training an accommodation are included. Teachers should have TEFL qualificati ...
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Our degree programmes are designed to give you more choice in what you study and how you study it. We offer more than 200 courses, in arts, humanities, business, social science and science across all leveles of study. The modular structure of our courses ...
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Teaching Nomad was founded in March 2011 on the basis of connecting great teachers with great schools in Asia. After moving to Shanghai, our founder, Brett, discovered a need to fill the gap between these two groups. A school’s reputation relies on its te ...
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The National Trust for Scotland offers Thistle Camps that carry out a variety of activities- archaeology, crofting, wood-working and surveying. With such a large and diverse range of camps, they really do have something for everyone - old or young. So whe ...
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Scholarships include financial support for students from diverse backgrounds, rewards for academic excellence and funding for research students.
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The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to German and foreign students in accordance with the guidelines issued by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt). Scholarships are awarded fo ...
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The Mary A. Grant Award is a fellowship for attending the summer session of the American Academy in Rome.
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These grants, available for students enrolling in the semester programs in Cambodia/Vietnam, Peru, and Bhutan, will be awarded on the basis of need.
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Film Director Darren Aronofsky, dual alum of The School for Field Studies, started The Fountain Scholarship with the monetary award he won for the film, The Fountain. In appreciation for his time with SFS in places of wonderment, Darren established this e ...
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