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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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Ready to take the next step? Meet with organizations from around the world that can help you plan your travels.

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We are an industry-leading language course provider, offering 19 languages and operating in over 90 countries around the world. We focus on and promote cultural diversity and integration through our immersive language courses and programs. With culturall ...
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According to your age, STS offer 2 types of cultural exchange: = High School Student Exchange (14-18yo) This programme allows you to spend 2, 3, 5 or 10 months in the foreign country of your choice. This full immersion is possible in over 20 countries. Yo ...
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The purpose of the award is to recognize excellence and achievement by a Treaty First Nations person, and to encourage and assist Treaty First Nations people in the pursuit of post-secondary education studies in one/both of the following areas: Law and/or ...
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Our organisation supports individual initiatives in international cooperation. RESM develops cooperation projects in partnership with local communities based on the needs they have identified. RESM promotes education and transfer of expertise through coll ...
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IDRC offers these research awards annually to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing master’s or doctoral studies at a recognized university or having completed a master’s or doctoral program at a recognize ...
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English First (EF) has opportunities for TEFL teachers who have a sense of adventure, a passion for teaching English, a desire to see more of the world. Contract positions are available in China, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Poland, Lit ...
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Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to become more proficient in the cultures and languages of world regions critical to U.S. interests. Award amounts are up to $20,000 for the Boren Schol ...
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The NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program (PGS D) provides financial support to high calibre scholars who are engaged in a doctoral program in the natural sciences or engineering. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their ...
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Sara’s Wish Foundation scholarships are awarded to extraordinary young women committed to making the world a better place by fully participating in it.
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The scholarship program is one of the mechanisms for cooperation within the Organization of American States. Its fundamental objective is to promote the economic, social, scientific and cultural development of the member states in order to strengthen ties ...
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MADRE sends Voyages with a Vision delegations to the communities of their sister organizations to gain a firsthand understanding of human rights struggles and facilitate an exchange of friendship and support between delegates and women and youth activists ...
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Each Rolex Scholarship provides a hands-on introduction to underwater and other aquatic-related endeavours for a young person considering a career in an underwater-related discipline.
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The Alexia Foundation offers production grants to students and professional photographers to give them the financial ability to produce substantial stories that drive change in the effort to make the world a better place. Students also get scholarship opp ...
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$7,000 to $25,000 for events, and up to $50,000 for other outreach activities; higher amounts for outreach activities may be considered if well justified Duration 1 year Application deadlines February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 see chart below Resu ...
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United Planet is dedicated to making our programs accessible to all those who wish to form relationships abroad. As former students ourselves, we know how valuable cross-cultural experiences are, both for furthering your education and developing skills to ...
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They believe that the exchange of cultures makes the world a better place, and have created the LIVFund Scholarship to help with that mission!
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LanguageCorps' Flagship programme provides training for teachers to teach English overseas, followed by a guaranteed job placement. The programme typically lasts 10-12 months, beginning with one or two months of training, however teachers can request to s ...
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In order to encourage talented members of minority groups to pursue careers in Classics or Archaeology the Society for Classical Studies (SCS) administers a summer scholarship program for promising minority undergraduates majoring in the study of classica ...
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