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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The International Youth Fellowship Program builds the skills of young Canadians and supports the work of AKFC’s partner organizations overseas.
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BookSurfCamps.com is a global travel website where surfers from all over the world can find, compare, and book surf vacation packages located worldwide. It is a tool that will help surfers discover the next big surf destination, or that great surf camp ne ...
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These scholarships are awarded by the Center for International Education at UCI to its undergraduate students.
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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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Treks Himalaya is an outdoor trekking and tour company that strives to deliver a memorable trip. We arrange treks from 3 to 30 days depending on your timetable. Whether you are looking for a quiet getaway, a memorable outing with family, or an exciting na ...
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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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Students may be awarded merit-based aid if they maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Additional consideration will be given to those students demonstrating leadership within their campus or community.
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GapGuru creates unique gap year programmes for individuals. They provide essential planning and structure to enable participants to make the most of their time out. Internship placements may include work in journalism, hotel management or in the medical o ...
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For students enrolled in SIT programs with environmental, post-conflict transformation, or sustainable development themes.
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Global Citizens Network (GCN) sends small teams of volunteers to rural communities around the world where the volunteers immerse themselves in the daily life of the community. The team works on projects initiated by people in the local community, for the ...
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Made possible by the generous support of a group of international education professionals who are committed to advocating on behalf of LGBTQI students, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving LGBTQI student who aims to participate in a high-quality, ri ...
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The Peace Corps provides Volunteers for nearly 70 countries that request assistance in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and the Middle East. Since 1961, more than 215,000 Americans of all ages have serve ...
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The Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships aim to activate a dynamic community of young global leaders across Canada and the Commonwealth to create lasting impacts both at home and abroad through cross-cultural exchanges encompassing int ...
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MSF staff work at the forefront of emergency medical care for populations in need. As well as providing primary healthcare for people suffering from endemic diseases and neglect, MSF also performs surgery, rehabilitates hospitals and clinics, runs nutriti ...
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InterExchange Working Abroad offers amazing programs in over 20 countries around the world!
Our Au Pair, Teach English, Volunteer, work & travel programs give participants the opportunity to live, work and learn in another country and culture. Partic ...
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This fellowship, established in 1952, honours Margaret McWilliams, first CFUW President (1919-1923), who dedicated her life to furthering the status of women through improved access to higher education and the active involvement of women in public life.
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For students focusing their undergraduate studies in the humanities and demonstrating a strong academic record.
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According to Women in Aerospace, in 2010, roughly 10 percent of the aerospace industry was made up of women. While the number has slowly increased, there must be reinforcements behind each step forward. To assist the future of women in this field and othe ...
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YFU is a non-profit international educational organization and one of the worlds oldest, largest and most respected exchange organizations. Established in 1951, YFU has successfully exchanged more than 240,000 students worldwide. That's why we have been s ...
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