INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

Are you interested in learning more about how you can partner with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)?  USAID’s Local, Faith and Transformative Partnerships (LFT) Hub invites you to join us for a demonstration of key features of the newly launched WorkwithUSAID.org. This site will help prospective and existing partners access innovative tools and resources so they can learn how to better compete for USAID funding and contribute to better development outcomes around the world.  Join us for a session on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 10pm - 10:30 PM ET  Register Here; Thursday, January 20, 2022, 8am-8:30am ET Register Here, or January 27, 2022, 1:30pm-2pm ET Register Here. Register and join the event in the corresponding BlueJeans link above.(Posted January 26, 2022)

The U.S. Department of State is continuously monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and is working closely with partner governments, Fulbright Commissions, U.S. Embassies, Fulbright cooperating agencies, and U.S. and foreign host institutions to provide guidance and information to our Fulbright exchange participants. We share your concerns for everyone’s health, safety, and well-being, and are focused on supporting all Fulbrighters at this time. As a result of this advisory, the Fulbright Program is now suspended for all U.S. participants. For more information, please click here. ( Posted March 20, 2020)

The U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program will soon open its online application for students participating in credit-bearing study abroad programs and international internships. The Scholarship Program is an undergraduate grant program for U.S. citizens of limited financial means to enable them to study abroad, thereby internationalizing their outlook and better preparing them to thrive in the global economy. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, webinar schedules, and other helpful resources, including subscription to Gilman Advisor Newsletters, please visit the Gilman website at www.iie.org/gilman.   (Posted January 18, 2019)

The Core Fulbright Scholar Program offers over 470 teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 130 countries. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators as well as for professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others.  For more information, please click here. (Posted August 24, 2018)

Fulbright U.S. Scholar - The 2023-2024 competition for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program will open in February 2022!  The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offered teaching, research and combination teaching/research awards in 137 countries for the 2023-2024 academic year. Opportunities are available for U.S. academics, administrators and professionals to teach, research, do professional projects and attend seminars abroad.  We have many resources available to applicants, including a robust series of webinars. (Posted January 27, 2022)

The Universidad de Alcalá de Henares is one of Europe's oldest universities and one of the best universities in the world with  exchange agreements with over 500 foreign universities which enable students to study in 56 countries.   For more information, please visit their web page International Relations or open this brochure: The Way to the Future. (Posted January 27, 2022)

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

Global Learning Semesters (GLS) - GLS offers HACU-member institutions the excellent AbroadOffice software that is now being used by over twenty universities to administer their study abroad programs.  AbroadOffice is a FREE software service provided by Global Semesters as a capacity-building endeavor to help advance the field of study abroad. AbroadOffice was initially developed during a joint initiative between HACU (the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities) and Global Semesters with the objective of promoting study abroad for Hispanic students. For more information, please click here. (Posted January 27, 2017)

DIVERSITYABROAD.COM & SEMESTER AT SEA SCHOLARSHIPS. Website: www.semesteratsea.org
DiversityAbroad.com and Semester at Sea are proud to offer four scholarships per voyage (Fall and Spring), which include a $5,000 tuition credit in addition to the cost of your flight. This scholarship is for members of the Diversity Abroad community - so sign up now if you haven’t already! Preference will be given to students from diverse backgrounds (African-American/Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, students with disabilities, first generation, Hispanic/Latino, low-income, LGBTQ, Native American, multiracial). Visit the financial aid section of our website for more information about this scholarship!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVANCEMENT AWARDS. Website: www.semesteratsea.org.  This scholarship ($1,500 - $10,000) is intended to help international students who study outside of the US. This aid is awarded based on academic achievement, leadership experience, and financial need. Students are asked how they will participate in the shipboard community in order to help bypass barriers between cultures and to facilitate a respectful and inclusive environment.Visit the financial aid section of our website for more information about this scholarship!(Posted May 17, 2016)

The HACU-AIFS Scholarship is available for outstanding Hispanic students attending a HACU-member institution. Scholarships cover 50% of the AIFS all-inclusive program fee. Students must meet all standard AIFS eligibility requirements. Application, essay and other required documents must be submitted by March 1 for the summer session. April 15 for academic year/fall quarter/fall semester, and Sept. 15 for spring quarter/spring semester. Click here to download PDF Application form. (Posted 10-01-15)

EDUESPAÑA - HACU has also partnered with EDUESPAÑA, Federación de Gremios de Editores de España (FGEE) and the Trade Commission Office of the Embassy of Spain in the U.S. in support of America Reads Spanish. For more information click on the America Reads Spanish logo.

Castilian and Leones Institute of the Language Foundation - SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES FOR FOREIGNERS. Courses for foreigners throughout the year, at all levels, for individuals as well as groups, courses which allow students to become totally immersed in the Spanish language, courses for specific professions and courses for training teachers. For more information in English and in Spanish, please click here.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

IIE is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2022 IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education! The Award recognizes the innovative and successful models that IIENetwork members are implementing to develop and expand international education opportunities. Nomination Deadline: March 3, 2022.  For more information, please click here. (Posted January 27, 2022)

IIE Interactive -American Passport Project - With the competition launch in 2021, IIE will award funds to U.S.- based IIENetwork member colleges and universities so that they can help their first-year students who are eligible for Pell grants to obtain a US passport. For more information, please click here.  (Posted December 14, 2020) 

Bankrate. Study abroad programs provide students with an unforgettable cultural experience. Bankrate created a guide that breaks down funding options to help students and their parents minimize the cost of studying abroad and also explain how students can stay on track and manage their finances while they’re abroad.  For more information, please click here.  (Posted July 8, 2019) 

SIELE is the International Spanish Language Evaluation Service which certifies electronically the command of the Spanish language. SIELE is developed by the Instituto Cervantes, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, the Universidad de Salamanca and the Universidad de Buenos Aires. Students and professionals take this examination in order to obtain a certification that will strengthen their academic and professional profile. SIELE is managed by Telefónica Educación Digital. For information on how to become an examination center click here. For information on how to register to take the SIELE examination click here. (Posted January 10, 2017)