Explore the World

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Don't delay, apply today! Where will you go this summer?

Engage with local communities in Cape Town, South Africa and Oaxaca, Mexico.

Explore the birthplace of The Lord of the Rings.

Meet with industry leaders in London and Paris.

Discover French art and culture.

Applications for all Summer 2025 Faculty-Led Study Abroad programs are due February 14.

Most other Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Academic Year 2025-26 study abroad program applications are dueMarch 10.

Important Scholarship & Fellowship Deadlines:

CAHSS Dean’s Scholarship for Education Abroad – Due this Monday, February 10. Applicants must have at least one major in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and have applied for a study abroad program through UMBC’s Center for Education Abroad. The application is available on UMBC Scholarship Retriever.

Gilman Scholarship – Up to $8,000 for Pell Grant recipients for any study abroad program. Applications due March 6, 2025. Start your application today at Gilman Scholarship. Dr. Souders has created a Blackboard organization to guide you through the application writing process. Email souders@umbc.edu to be added to the site.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2026-27 Academic Year – Are you graduating in May 2025, December 2025, or May 2026? If so, come learn if the fully funded Fulbright Student Program to conduct research, teach English as a foreign language, or earn a Master’s degree in one of 140 countries is for you. The application cycle opens in late March, and UMBC’s application deadline is August 27, 2025. Learn more at Fulbright Online.

Come see us:

French Visual Culture Virtual Info Session with Kimberly Anderson – February 7, 12:00-12:30 PM (TODAY).Meeting link.

Gilman Information Session – Wednesday, February 12, 12:00 PM (Virtual). Learn more about the Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad in this session led by our Associate Director for Global Learning, Dr. Brian Souders. A reply to let us know you plan to attend is required. Click "going virtually" to register here.

Kicking Off the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Season – The first Early-Bird Fulbright Information Session of the year will be held on Monday, February 17 at noon, UC 201B. Click here to register.

Other Opportunities Sponsored by our Partners:

Summer in Ghana - Global Health - ISEP Direct

Experience the natural and cultural beauty of Ghana while studying in Accra, a city known for its beaches, arts scene, and historic landmarks.

Develop professional skills through observational clinical rotations focused on pediatric care or occupational therapy, all while earning academic credit.

Thrive alongside a cohort of peers with the support of full-time, on-site staff throughout the program.

Complement academic experiences through community engagement opportunities such as health education outreach or follow-up health visits.

CET Virtual Events for Students

CET Japan Webinar & Student Panel – Students interested in the arts can learn about CET Japan’s new studio arts courses. A student panel of recent program alumni will present the artwork they created in their Character Design course and discuss their experiences on the program. Kate Maruyama, CET Assistant Director, will share updates on the fall/spring curriculum options and an overview of the student experience in Osaka.
Date: Wednesday, February 12 | Time: 4:00-5:00 PM ET |Register here.

Intensive Chinese Language Study Abroad with CET & Alumni – CET Greater China staff and student alumni will discuss semester and summer programs in Beijing, Taiwan, Shanghai, and Harbin. There will be presentations for 45 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.
Date: Tuesday, February 18 | Time: 3:00-4:00 PM ET |Register here.

Summer Study Abroad Funding – Students interested in summer abroad can join to learn more about CET scholarships and how to pay with financial aid.
Date: Wednesday, February 19 | Time: 3:00-4:00 PM ET |Register here.

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