Additional Resources
Advising Resources for International Education
Whether you are a seasoned international educator or new to global education, the resources below will assist you in advising students for education abroad opportunities:
Study Abroad and Other International Programs:
Search DiversityAbroad.com for and extensive list of study abroad and other international programs from organizations that actively support diversity and equity in global education.
International Scholarships & Financial Aid:
Diversity Abroad administers four scholarship programs, which provide over $385,000 in funding for underrepresented students to pursue study abroad.
Website: Diversity Abroad Scholarships
DiversityAbroad.com provides a free comprehensive web directory highlighting the numerous scholarships, grants and fellowships supporting study abroad.
Website: International Scholarship Directory
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a wide range of opportunities to students, scholars, and higher education institutions of the United States and Canada, from undergraduate students to faculty, for study and research in Germany.
Website: www.daad.org
Gilman International Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
Website: Gilman International Scholarship
United Negro College Fund Special Programs (UNCFSP) serves as a portal between the visions of minority institutions and the funding priorities of our nation, it administers various programs that contain support for international study.
Website: www.uncfsp.org
The Rotary Foundation administers the Ambassadorial Scholarships Program, grants totaling approximately US$16.2 million, to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors academic year scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. Nearly 700 scholarships were awarded for study in 2009-10.
Website: Ambassadorial Scholarship Program
Health & Safety:
Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides an A to Z index of important health topics for travelers.
Website: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/
US Department of State Travel Warning’s are issued to describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government's ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff.
Website: Travel Warnings
iNext offers a complete network of international travel insurance fulfilled through a partnership with Travel Guard, the world's leading travel Insurance provider. Coverage and benefits are available to both individuals or groups traveling outside the United States.
Website: www.inext.com
Preparation to Go Abroad:
US Department of State provides a detailed and comprehensive online resource for students interested in study abroad.
Website: http://studentsabroad.state.gov/
STA Travel is a global travel specialist offering a unique range of flights, accommodation, tours and expeditions in 90 countries.
Website: www.statravel.com
Lonely Planet provides real-world country specific guidebooks for all types of travelers.
Website: www.lonelyplanet.com
Culture shock and Diversity:
Diversity Abroad provides tips for students from diverse background who are preparing to go abroad. Information addresses adult study abroad, minority students abroad, religious diversity abroad, sexual orientation abroad, students with disabilities and women abroad.
Website: Study Abroad Diversity Tips
Mobility International provides support that empowers people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development.
Website: www.miusa.org
Rainbow Special Interest Group (SIG) identifies information, links, and resources for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered international student community and study abroad students.
Website: www.indiana.edu/%7Eoverseas/lesbigay/student.htm
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