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Interested in going abroad as part of your Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder education?ÌýFirst, we recommend that you meet with yourÌýIAFS academic advisorÌýto discuss how a program abroad can factor into your degree planning. Then complete the three steps on Education Abroad's :Ìý,Ìý, and . Finally, review any other helpful information on the such as scholarships, approved courses, deadlines, etc.

Did you know that Study Abroad is only one of many ways fulfill the IAFS Off-Campus Experience (OCE) requirement? Other ways to fulfill the requirement include taking IAFS 4930, a course, or several otherÌýexperiential learning opportunities with an international focus. Learn more on the OCE page.Ìý

• Global Seminars are Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØFaculty-Led programs with a small group of fellow Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder students. Global Seminars are generally only a few weeks long and are most often offered in the summer, although some programs are during winter break.
• Global Intensives are short-term international programs that happen during a course that is taught on the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Campus (ex: a course with a Spring Break trip).Ìý

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• Learn about Education Abroad's International Internship options.
• Take IAFS 4930: Internship in International Affairs.Ìý

Global Grants ScholarshipÌý

• Global Grants are scholarships of up to $3,000Ìýtowards study abroad experiences and are awarded based on merit and need.
• A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Applicants must be students in the IAFS program.

Other Scholarships and Financial Aid

There are many scholarships available to students studying or interning abroad!

The Education Abroad office has a comprehensive Financial Aid website with the most up-to-date information on scholarships and funding for Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder programs. Some scholarships are specific to locations or student backgrounds, but most students are eligible for at least one or two, if not more. If you have questions beyond what’s covered there, please contact the Education Abroad office directly.

Additional resources for funding and financial aid include:

• : Helping students and families navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), scholarships, grants, loans, and more.
• : Essential online resources for students including scholarship search engines, budgeting tools, and student forums.
• : Sources and tips on obtaining financial aid to go abroad.