The Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) reduces global poverty by providing over 300 grassroots organizations around the world with training and key resources to address pressing socioeconomic issues. A leader in asset-based community development ...
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Together with faculty leaders and administrators, we create custom designed study abroad programs that are based on the learning objectives unique to their courses. We are committed to offering the highest quality in academic and professional visits, gues ...
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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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For students with a strong background in marine sciences or oceanography.
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CIEE offers three types of scholarships to make study abroad affordable for students who face financial and social hurdles. Awards are made based on personal statements from student applicants and financial need.
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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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The Open Scholarship is available to graduates of Canadian universities who pursue graduate study in any discipline, in Canada or elsewhere.
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The Education Abroad Individual Award encourages continuing UAlberta undergraduate and graduate students to undertake an education abroad experience; allows students to choose from a wide variety of education abroad programs, both in type (e.g., exchange/ ...
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FIMRC currently manages project sites in eight countries across the globe. Each location encompasses FIMRC’s mission, but the way in which we execute our work differs depending on the needs of the community. As our sites are always open, we welcome volunt ...
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The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is a unique international programme under which member governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries. The CSFP was established at the first Commonwealth e ...
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The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before pro ...
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American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS) offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study abroad at a foreign university. With programs in Argentina, Australia, Austria, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, ...
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Awarded to a student whose parent participated in a SEA Semester program.
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Through its affiliation with large voluntary service networks, Volunteers For Peace exchanges more than a thousand volunteers each year to help communities meet local needs and work toward the goals of the United Nations Millennium Declaration. All projec ...
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For students who have previous research experience in the natural sciences, social sciences or the humanities.
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These grants are awarded by the Institute for Shipboard Education to help make the program a reality for all students regardless of financial status.
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Backed by over 40 years of experience in the field of experiential education, GoBeyond Student Travel offers quality international travel, outdoor adventure, language, and community service programs for teenagers during the summertime. Destinations includ ...
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AID India's volunteers are integral to its functions, as they are the ones who create the initial groups in the villages and provide the people with the proper training and education in trade and leadership skills. Volunteer placements range from teaching ...
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How about traveling with us to Kenya and Uganda, to join the innovators transforming the region? Or to Scandinavia, to learn about how cities like Copenhagen are being designed to meet the needs of the future? Or to South I ...
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The Leadership Development Programme (LEAD) is an entry point for young development professionals interested in a career with UNDP. It provides qualified individuals exciting opportunities to develop their experience, knowledge and skills and to serve as ...
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