Study Abroad
​Grants, Resources & Opportunities

For Educators

Critical Language Scholarship Program

CLS Scholarship Program  |  $ Varies
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully funded summer overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and building relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning. The CLS Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State.

EarthWatch Institute Teacher Fellowships

EarthWatch Institute Teacher Fellowships |  $ Varies
Earthwatch is looking for teachers who are passionate about teaching, excited about making a difference with their time and talents, and interested in conservation, environmental sustainability, and lifelong learning.  By engaging teachers, Earthwatch strives to inspire and build a future generation of leaders who value the environment and prioritize it in their everyday choices. When teachers return from the field, they share their experiences with students, colleagues, family, and friends through stories, lessons, and community action. Fellows truly embody the Earthwatch mission and are critical to our success.

Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program

Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program  |  Cost-share up to $600
​The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program provides opportunities for overseas experience. The program is open to educators and administrators with responsibilities for curriculum development in fields related to humanities, languages, and area studies. Topics and host countries of the seminars vary from year to year. All seminars are in non-Western European countries. Seminars are designed to provide a broad and introductory cultural orientation to a particular country or countries. The program is geared towards those educators with little or no experience in the host country(ies) who demonstrate the need to develop and enhance their curriculum through short-term study and travel abroad.

Global Enrichment Grants for Teachers

Generation Study Abroad Enrichment Grants  |  $1,000
The goal of the program is to help raise global awareness in the classroom and prepare students for global citizenship and study abroad. Teachers who receive an enrichment grant can conduct any learning activity in the US or abroad that enhances their international outlook and global experience. Through their experiences, they will be able to further internationalize their classroom and advance their role as global educators to positively impact student learning.

Global Studies Foundation

GSF Faculty Grants  |  $ Varies
This grant is designed to encourage and support faculty travel abroad, as well as the integration of this international experience into courses or curriculum. Longer exposure and formative experiences abroad are preferred, as is language training, although having a meaningful experience and sharing it with others are most important. We particularly encourage applications involving work, study, community service, or other collaborative efforts abroad, especially those centering on education and establishing international connections and exchanges.

National Association of Japan-America Societies

KKC Teacher Fellowship |  $ Fully Funded
This program is a collaboration between the Korea Academy for Educators (KAFE) and USC Korean Studies Institute (USC KSI), co-sponsored by the Korea Foundation and USC East Asian Studies Center. Selection for the seminar will be based on our assessment of applicants who are passionate about learning not only about Korean history and culture, but how ready and likely applicants are to create lessons to share with their schools.

Korea Academy for Educators - USC

USC - KAFE Summer Seminar for K-12 teachers  |  $ Varies
This program is a collaboration between the Korea Academy for Educators (KAFE) and USC Korean Studies Institute (USC KSI), co-sponsored by the Korea Foundation and USC East Asian Studies Center. Selection for the seminar will be based on our assessment of applicants who are passionate about learning not only about Korean history and culture, but how ready and likely applicants are to create lessons to share with their schools.

Korea Society Fellowship Programs

Korea Society Fellowship Programs |  $ Varies
The Korea Society aims to further develop the teaching of Korea in K-12 schools across the U.S., thereby enhancing the overall curricula. The Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for participants to develop a critical and engaging eye into modern day Korea while maintaining proper perspective on the nation’s rich history. Educators, such as classroom instructors, textbook editors & writers, and curriculum specialists are invited to spend approximately twelve days in South Korea, participating in various lectures, excursions, and discussions, as well as independent research in order to gain an enriched understanding of both Korea’s past and present.

National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow

Honoring Excellence in K-12 Geographic Education  |  $ Fully Funded
The Grosvenor Teacher Fellow (GTF) program is a professional development opportunity made possible by a partnership between National Geographic Education and Lindblad Expeditions. The program is named in honor of Gilbert M. Grosvenor, Chairman Emeritus National Geographic Society and Education Foundation Board. This opportunity gives current K-12 classroom teachers and informal educators from the 50 U.S. states, Canada, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico the opportunity to extend Grosvenor’s legacy of excellence in geographic education. Exemplary educators are recognized for their commitment to geographic education and given the opportunity to travel aboard the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet. Through this experience, they bring new geographic awareness into their learning environments and communities.

Peace Corps

Addressing Critical Needs Around the Globe | Peace Corps Response provides qualified professionals the opportunity to serve in rewarding, short-term assignments, in various programs around the world. When you serve as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer, you bring your skills and experience to projects in places where you are needed most.

US Holocaust Memorial Museum Teacher Fellowship

Museum Teacher Fellowship Program  |  $ Varies
The Museum Teacher Fellowship Program seeks to train leaders in the field of Holocaust education. The fellows are a national corps of skilled educators who assist the Museum’s efforts to promote quality Holocaust education that is rooted in accurate history and responsible pedagogy. The Museum’s teacher training programs ensure that learning how and why the Holocaust happened is an important component of education in America and strengthens students' critical thinking about their roles in society.

For Students

Youth for Understanding Scholarships for Study Abroad

YFU Study Abroad  |  $Varies
Youth for Understanding is a resource for Intercultural Exchange Programs. They have a long list of scholarships for youth to study abroad. 
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Youth For Understanding (YFU), an international educational nonprofit, offers more programs and scholarships for high school students and recent graduates than any other study abroadorganization. This year, YFU is offering more than 200 full and partial scholarships to help students’ dreams of international travel and learning become their reality.

Let your students, your school, your community, and your friends know about our exciting opportunities by forwarding this opportunity or requesting posters to display in your classroom. Additionally, nominate deserving students for study abroadwith YFU. To find out more about our programs, including diverse academic, service learning, arts, sports, gap year programs, summer and short-term (two week) educator lead offerings, visit the Youth For Understanding website.

Contact us directly to have a YFU presentation in your classroom or to custom-design a program for you and your students. YFU Admissions Counselors are available at 1.800.TEENAGE(800.833.6243) or via email at [email protected].​

U.S. State Department Scholarships for High School Students to Study Abroad

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State Department Scholarships for High School Study Abroad
The U.S. Department of State recently announced scholarships for American high school students tostudy abroad. Applications are now being accepted for the following study abroad programs for U.S. high school students: These merit-based scholarships include international airfare, tuition, and program costs, as well as meals and living accommodations (often with a host family). The programs have no language prerequisites, and gap year students are encouraged to apply as long as they meet the age requirements. Visit the program websites or the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Exchange Programs website for specific information and application deadlines.

To receive printed brochures and/or posters about study abroadopportunities to share with your students, send an email with your request to [email protected].
 
For information on having an international experience without leaving home, consider hosting a Department of State-sponsored exchange student. Click here to learn more.