The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) offers internships through the Young Canadian Leaders for a Sustainable Future (YCLSF) programme. The YCLSF programme aims to provide young Canadian professionals with the knowledge, skills, r ...
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For students with a background in nautical science, navigation, sailing or seafaring.
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For students focusing their undergraduate studies in the humanities and demonstrating a strong academic record.
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Volunteering Solutions or VolSol as it is fondly known is an international volunteering travel organization which hosts affordable volunteering projects in over 30 destinations across the globe. Meticulously designed and carefully monitored, VolSol provid ...
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CfBT recruits English Language instructors for various positions in Oman, Brunei and Malaysia. Positions vary from corporate trainers to working with children.
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Awarded to a student who has participated in one of the high school seminars.
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Saxoncourt offers TEFL courses, advice on starting a career teaching English abroad and job recruitment for various schools in Asia. All of their teacher trainers and recruitment consultants are highly qualified and have a wealth of experience in the EFL/ ...
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Students participating in an API program who have been awarded a Gilman scholarship will be eligible to receive up to $1,000 in matching contributions from API.
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Through the generosity of the Andreas family, the Fund's goal is to reduce barriers and broaden the range of students who participate in SFS programs.
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The Bamboo Project Powered by GVN is the next step in independent volunteering and adventure travel. We're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what responsible tourism is all about. Our dedicated team, consisting of the perfect mix of international tra ...
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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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As a leader in the field of international volunteer travel for over 18 years, we know that the best approach to international volunteering—the only approach—is one designed by the community. In every community in which we work, we have long-standing relat ...
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Down Association Oradea is a Romanian charity founded in 1991 by parents of Down Syndrome children who wanted to create a better and more meaningful life for their children. The association’s goal is to develop children and adults with Down Syndrome and t ...
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An 11-day fully supported adventure exploring the mountains and communities of Northern Thailand whilst driving your very own Tuk Tuk. This adventure includes stunning accommodation, driver training (of course!), trekking, time with rescued elephants and ...
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Boren Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe ...
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We have several destinations in Nepal and experienced counselors. We pay close attention to detail and offer unique suggestions to enhance the travel experience. We make recommendations from first-hand experience. Our vision is to become a significant con ...
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Community partners and volunteer groups live and work together and are co-beneficiaries in programs that promote increased understanding, self-sustainability, and quality of life.
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The Foundation supports undergraduate college/ university Silver or Gold Award Girl Scouts who plan to study abroad, irrespective of major/minor.
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Sea|mester is the premier provider of at sea programs for continuing education and gap year students. Sea|mester offers unique Caribbean and global educational adventures with a range of college accredited courses on seamanship, marine biology, oceanograp ...
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Frontier works to conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalised and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries.
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