Go Abroad Again

Many students ask how they can go abroad again after graduation. There are many different ways, and we will highlight a few here. These include scholarship opportunities, as well as intern/teach/volunteer/work abroad information, and some Web sites with searchable databases to make your search faster.

Be sure to subscribe to Global Outlook (GO), the e-newsletter for returned study abroad students, to hear of even more ways to go abroad again. If you’ve returned from studying abroad, but aren’t receiving GO, e-mail studyabroad@uwec.edu.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The scholarships listed below are for post-graduate study. In all cases, graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Applications are typically due in October of the year prior to the scholarship year.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program (100+ countries)
These federal grants for study, research and teaching assistantships are intended to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills. Over 100 countries are involved. Seniors graduating in December 2009 or May 2010 are eligible to apply for 2010-2011 grants. Complete information is available at www.fulbrightonline.org.
Award: Full support for an academic year of teaching English, graduate level study, or research abroad
Campus Deadline: October 1, 2009 for 2010-2011 applications.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, undergraduate degree completed prior to beginning of award, no significant experience in country to which applying (does not include undergraduate study abroad).
Campus contact: Cheryl Lochner-Wright (lochnecb@uwec.edu)

Marshall Scholarship (U.K.)
Marshall Scholarships allow U.S. citizens to study for two or three years in the United Kingdom. Seniors graduating in December 2009 or May 2010 are eligible to apply for 2010-2011 grants. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation to/from the U.S. Applications and additional information are available at www.marshallscholarship.org.
Award: A scholarship for two years' study at a British university; 40 awarded/year.
Deadline: October for the following academic year.
Eligibility: Those under 26 with GPA's of at least 3.7 are eligible. Most winners intend academic or public service careers.
Campus contact: Dr. Karl Markgraf (markgraf@uwec.edu)

Mitchell Scholarship (Ireland)
http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=34
Award: Full tuition and room, $11,000/yr stipend to cover other necessary expenses, travel stipend, for graduate study at any Irish university in any field, tenure "dependent upon the maintenance of a standard of work and conduct."
Deadline: Early October for following academic year
Eligibility: Senior or have a Bachelor's degree, age 18-29; academic excellence; distinguished leadership; community service.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship (Cambridge, England)
http://www.gatesscholar.org/
Sponsor: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Award: full cost of study at Cambridge University, including tuition, fees, a maintenance allowance and airfare.
Deadline: Early October
Eligibility: Applicants from all countries except U.K., under 30 years old, undergraduate degree completed prior to beginning of award, outstanding academic record.

Rhodes Scholarship (Oxford, England)
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
Award: $30,000 for study at Oxford University
Deadline: Early October
Eligibility: Open to unmarried U.S. citizens under 24 years of age. Most applicants are seniors. Outstanding academic and extracurricular records.
Campus Contact: Dr. Nicholas Passell (passeln@uwec.edu)

WORK AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD
TEACH ENGLISH ABROAD
Austrian Government Teaching Assistantships

Teach English in Chile (English Opens Doors Program)

Teach English in the Czech Republic

Teach English in Finland

French Government Teaching Assistantships

Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET)

Wisconsin-Chiba Assistant Language Teacher Program (Japan)

EPIK (English Program in Korea)

Spanish Government Teaching Assistantships

SHORT-TERM WORK ABROAD
BUNAC
http://www.bunac.org/usa/
BUNAC currently offers US students and young people work/travel programs to Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

CIEE
http://www.ciee.org
CIEE works with students to obtain work visas for US students who would like to work in Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand.

Peace Corps
http://www.peacecorps.gov/
Volunteer in another country through the Peace Corps.

COMPREHENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD SITE
University of Michigan’s Work Abroad Page
http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/options/
This website contains great information on work abroad opportunities that are available, as well as great advice!