After living and working abroad for 5 years, we realized that the majority of options to work internationally are through teaching English or volunteer work. We knew that people wanted career relevant work experience that would pay them a good salary, but ...
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HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree.
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International TEFL Academy is one of the world’s largest TEFL certification schools to become professionally trained as an English teacher. ITA trains more than 3,000 English teachers annually and offers internationally accredited TEFL-TESOL certification ...
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For students with a background in nautical science, navigation, sailing or seafaring.
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- Non-profit program fees for fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries. - Volunteer in Africa, Asia, Europe and Central & South America - Teach English, healthcare and medical, community development, anima ...
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S- Au Pair Intermediate is a placement agency that connects au pairs with families across Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Contracts range from short term summer positions to year long contracts. For more information, contact S- Au Pair I ...
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Through the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship, the ACFE Foundation supports the education of students who have an interest in pursuing a career in fraud examination. The scholarship provides an opportunity for students to advance their education and a ...
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Africa and Asia Venture offers Gap Year adventures that combine conservation or education volunteer work with adventure travel. Placements are located in various countries across Africa and Asia and now in Mexico as well. Projects include work in local sc ...
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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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This endowed scholarship was made possible through the generosity of The Roy A. Hunt Foundation.
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CIEE Global Scholars are students who make the most of studying abroad by living and learning in three cities in one semester. Equally exciting, you’re eligible for up to $10,000 in CIEE Global Scholar Grants to help make your study abroad dreams a realit ...
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Cosmic Volunteers offers volunteer programs in Africa, Asia, and South America. These programs include teaching English, working in orphanages, in healthcare, in journalism, in HIV/AIDS clinics, in conservation and cultural tours.
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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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The Whitaker International Summer Program provides funding for U.S. bioengineers and biomedical engineers to continue their existing Master’s or PhD work abroad of high-quality, individually-arranged, research or internship in industry or coursework relev ...
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To recognize and support alumni of EIL summer high school programs who also participate in SIT Study Abroad programs.
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We believe in what we do. We believe teaching English abroad can have a tremendous impact on understanding the different ideals and beliefs of varied cultures. As any ESL Teacher can tell you, finding a good teaching job abroad can be difficult. Similarly ...
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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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The aim of the scholarship is to facilitate diversity through exposure to foreign cultures and nations by encouraging international study in the Asia Pacific region.
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Mardi Himal base camp trek is situated in the eastern part of the Annapurna Himalayan Range. It is one of the best cultural treks in Annapurna region which is still well-preserved and is a hidden gem of the Annapurna region. Mardi Himal base camp trek is ...
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The Placement Office maintains a registry of teachers interested in international opportunities, the International Teacher Placement Service. Throughout the year, overseas schools contact the Placement Office looking for appropriately qualified teachers; ...
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