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

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Rough Guides: Travel Guide Books

A trusted favourite of world travellers for over 25 years, Rough Guides have always been counted on to tell it like it is. Covering cities, regions, countries and continents for travellers on all budgets, each Rough Guide offers detailed practical informa ...
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Not Just Tourists: Gift a suitcase of medical supplies

Not Just Tourists is a grassroots organization that helps ordinary travelers gift remote clinics around the world with much needed medical supplies. Any traveler destined for a developing country can carry our suitcases of donated medical supplies provide ...
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Alliance Pipeline believes the best way to help Aboriginal communities build a bright future is to contribute to the personal growth and education of Aboriginal youth, today. That’s why the Alliance Pipeline Aboriginal Student Awards Program provides scho ...
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Since 2007 StudyPortals has helped millions of students around the world to find and compare their dream education. With a dedicated Scholarship, they now also help to cover a significant part of the costs related to study abroad ambitions - helping even ...
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The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society, in partnership with the Victoria Foundation, hosts a suite of international scholarships designed to support students from BC in studying abroad. Successful applicants must clearly demonstrate aca ...
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Made possible by the generous support and fundraising efforts of international educators working in Texas.
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Pod Volunteer is an award winning non-profit organisation arranging ethical, inspiring and supported volunteering opportunities around the world since 2001. Volunteers are needed from 1 - 12 weeks for animal, conservation, child care, education, teaching ...
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Awarded to University of Alberta students to assist with the costs of travel for a formal international academic exchange program.
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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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These scholarships are awarded by the Center for Global Education and Exchange to undergraduate students at UH-Hilo.
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To recognize students participating in the National Security Education Program (NSEP) funded award, which focuses on study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to US interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
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- Non-profit program fees for fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries. - Volunteer in Africa, Asia, Europe and Central & South America - Teach English, healthcare and medical, community development, anima ...
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For students enrolled at institutions belonging to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
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Canada has a proud tradition of supporting internships and volunteer opportunities in international development. The world needs pioneers who can think creatively about development challenges. The International Youth Internship Program and International ...
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This is an automatic scholarship to recognize and support students who participate in two or more SIT Study Abroad programs.
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For more than 30 years, Exodus Travels' adventurous spirit has kept them on the look-out for fresh itineraries, off-the-beaten-track destinations and fantastic settings specifically selected for chosen activities, yet always with the strongest emphasis on ...
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This undergraduate scholarship honors George Minor for his long and dedicated service to the AACCI Milling and Baking Division and the industry.
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