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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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These Doctoral Scholarships are tenable by international students for study towards the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Canterbury.
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Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students to apply for International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) to undertake the degree of Master by Research or Doctorate by Research at The University of Western Australia. The ...
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For undergraduate students registered in a University of Alberta degree program wanting to study at a UAlberta exchange partner institution in Singapore.
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United Planet's unique Volunteer Abroad Quest programme combines volunteering abroad, language learning, cultural activities, learning excursions, and special Cultural Awareness Projects to provide an incredibly fulfilling experience for volunteers and va ...
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For University of Alberta undergraduate or graduate students who wish to conduct a summer research project in international studies during the spring or summer term.
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Awarded to 3rd or 4th year undergraduate students registered in a University of Alberta degree program who wish to study at a UAlberta exchange partner institution in South Korea.
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For undergraduate students registered in a University of Alberta degree program who wish to study at the University of Dundee, Scotland.
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Awarded to University of Alberta undergraduate students with superior academic achievement nominated to participate on an international academic exchange with a formally recognized partner institution in China and Hong Kong.
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Awarded to undergraduate / graduate students registered in University of Alberta degree program who want to study at an approved post-secondary institution in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
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This award was created to honor Sandy A Mactaggart for his many contributions to the University of Alberta. Mr Mactaggart spent ten years on the Board of Governors, four years as Chancellor and Chair of the Senate, and six months as Interim Chair of the B ...
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UNESCO offers a broad range of work opportunities. Posts in the Organization are mainly filled by people in occupations linked to the Organization
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Awards have been established by the Trustees of the John Hamel MacGregor Trust to support medical students who wish to pursue a BMedSci or postgraduate research degrees in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at The University of Auckland.
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The University has a long tradition of welcoming international students and is pleased to offer a number of scholarships for entry at undergraduate level.
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UNAIDS grants internships to selected post-secondary students to allow them to participate in the work of UNAIDS and to enable them to deepen their knowledge and understanding of UNAIDS' goals, policies and activities. UNAIDS only proposes internship oppo ...
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The Teach-in-China Programme was created to assist those who are interested in teaching English in China to locate positions there. The Teach in China programme has established extensive ties with various types of educational institutions in China, includ ...
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Awarded to 2nd, 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program who wishes to study at a UAlberta exchange partner institution in England.
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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 study opportunities to a diverse range of students from across ...
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This scholarship awards 30–40 competitive scholarships to international students each year. Scholarships apply to tuition only and range from $7,000–$27,000 per year. The ICSP scholarship has a cultural service component that requires students to give pre ...
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The Faculty of Law - Amsterdam Law School - aims to attract talented students to its LLM programmes. Amsterdam Merit Scholarships are available for those who completed their LLB degree with flying colours.
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The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) accepts interns from time to time on an ad hoc basis. The internships are open to graduate or post-graduate students, who have specialized in a field related to UNECE programmes of work, namely: en ...
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