This Week in Education Abroad: Faculty-Led Deadline is in ONE WEEK

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:17:09 -0400

September 22nd: Winter and Spring Break 2026 Faculty-Led Program Applications Due (ONE WEEK!!)

September 22nd: CAHSS Dean’s Scholarship for Education Abroad Due (ONE WEEK!!)

October 10th: Most Non-Faculty Led Programs for Spring 2025 Applications Due

This Week in EA

Monday, Sept. 15

12pm-1pm | Engineering 122: Information Session: Experiential Learning in MENA - Exploring Morocco - Spring Break 2026
Join Dr. Samir El Omari for an information session about our faculty-led spring break program to Morocco! Learn about the program excursions, course content and more. Stop by to get your questions answered by the faculty leader himself!

UMBC’s Pre Law Advisor Molly Timko is presenting at the Service-Learning & Civic Engagement (SLCE) Conference at Coppin State this October with UMBC Senior Political Science Major Mack Watkins! This conference will explore actionable strategies and innovative solutions to address the complex challenges of our rapidly evolving world. Students can register for FREE if they register by the end of TODAY, September 15th!

Tuesday, Sept. 16

3pm-4pm | Virtual: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Virtual Drop-in Hours
Applications for Faculty-led Programs are due in one week, on September 22nd! It’s not too late to start, visit our Education Abroad website for the complete list of Winter and Spring Break 2026 programs and stop by office hours to get any questions answered!

Wednesday, Sept. 17

3pm-4pm | UC207: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Drop-in Hours
Applications for Faculty-led Programs are due in one week, on September 22nd! It’s not too late to start, visit our Education Abroad website for the complete list of Winter and Spring Break 2026 programs and stop by office hours to get any questions answered!

Friday, Sept. 19

12pm-1pm | Virtual: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Information Session
Are you a U.S. citizen​ or national of the United States? Do you receive a Pell grant? Are you planning to study abroad? If so, you may be eligible for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship! Join our virtual information session to learn more about the program, eligibility, and the application process. The deadline for the next application cycle, for students interested in studying abroad during the Winter 2026, Spring 202​6, Summer 202​6 or Fall 202​6 is Friday, October ​3, 202​6, at 11:59 pm​ (PST).

UMBC Students Abroad!

We have a new Abroad Ambassador studying abroad at Newcastle University in the U.K. Follow along Adam’s adventures by checking out his Abroad Blog!
Can’t get enough? Follow along on the @UMBCLife and @UMBCeducationabroad as fellow Retrievers share their experiences abroad, insider travel tips, program highlights, and a glimpse into their life abroad.