Weekly Education Abroad Newsletter

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:01:08 -0500

Upcoming Program/Scholarship Deadlines:

Dr. Souders is available to review all scholarship applications before submission. You can contact him by emailing souders@umbc.edu

March 10th: Non-Faculty-Led Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Academic Year 2025-2026 Program Application: View program options and begin an application through our website!

March 15th: Bridging Scholarship
Are you studying in Japan during the Fall 2025 semester, 2025-26 academic year or Spring 2026 and receiving federal financial aid? If so, consider the Bridging Scholarship for study in Japan. UMBC students of any major can apply for this award to assist with additional costs associated with study in Japan.

April 3rd: Freeman Awards for Study in Asia
Are you planning to study in South Korea, Japan, China, or elsewhere in East or Southeast Asia? If so, apply for the Freeman Awards for Study in Asia!! Freeman-ASIA provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.

Upcoming Events:

Applications for the 2026-27 competition cycle for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program open on March 30, 2025. This award supports U.S. citizens who will graduate in May 2025, December 2025 or May 2025 planning to conduct research, earn a master’s degree, or teach English in up to 140 countries throughout the world. UMBC’s Fulbright Program Advisor, Dr. Brian Souders, is holding multiple information sessions after Spring Break; they will be posted to the Education Abroad’s MyUMBC page.

UMBC Students Abroad:

Our Spring Break Faculty-led Study Abroad Program to Switzerland is getting ready to go on its in-country portion of the class! Next week, our Abroad Ambassador Sara will be sharing her Pre-Departure blog post, telling us more about the class and what she is looking forward to on the trip! Make sure to check it out on our website!