More Opportunities Abroad

For those of you who can find no other substitute for living abroad again, you might consider applying for fellowships,Ìýgrants or internship/volunteer/work abroad. The following are some ideas both through CU and indepently for you to consider:

  • Go abroad again! Did you know you can through CU more than once? Many Ed Abroad alumni participate on a second program, whether on a semester-long program, summer program, or !
  • Career Services'ÌýGlobal Careers page provides resources on going abroad after graduating, including information on how to:
    • Work abroad
    • Teach abroad
    • Intern abroad
    • Volunteer abroad
  • The Top Scholarships provides information on scholarships that help you participate in research or academia abroad.
  • Peace Corps Prep is a certificate program thatÌýcombines targeted coursework with hands-on experience, building the competencies needed for strong volunteers and/or other intercultural fieldworkers.
  • The Center for Leadership provides aÌýLeadership Coaching ProgramÌýfree of charge to students!
  • Study Abroad Opportunities for Graduate Students: CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ graduate students have some study abroad programs available where they can earn graduate credit.

Providing information about international opportunities does not constitute an endorsement by the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ or Education Abroad. Education Abroad is not an agent for these programs, does not guarantee their quality or that academic credits earned may be transferred to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. These listings are provided for your information only.

  • The Top Scholarships provides information on scholarships that help you participate in research or academia abroad, including many of the scholarships listed below.
  • :ÌýThe Acumen Global Fellows Program trains the next generation of social impact leaders. Gain world-class leadership training. Serve in the field with a social enterprise.
  • (pronounced EYE-sek) is a student-managed, not-for-profit educational organization which sends students on paid internships overseas in almost 100 countries.
  • offers full-tuition scholarship spots for its graduate programs per academic year for alumni from IAU partner institutions.
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  • Offers paid internships in Scandinavia in engineering, teaching English as a foreign language, business, and agricultural fields.
  • isÌýan international, non-profit organization with over 40 years experience in sending students to Latin America for summerÌýpublic healthÌýprojects.
  • welcomes low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates around the world to participate in aÌýfree onlineÌýimmersive leadership journey.
  • ÌýFor over two decades, Bridge-Linguatec has been sending language students, international volunteers, and English teachers to every corner of the globe.Ìý
  • ÌýOffers work abroad programs in Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, and provides short-term work visas.
  • Listed as one of the top internship programs in the U.S. by the Princeton Review. Features Peace, Health, and Operations Programs. It was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The Center is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering.
  • provides a paid, 12-week internship at a CIEE Center in one of the 20+ cities worldwide.
  • was started by CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and Study Abroad alumnus Roman Yavich. VolunTourists can stay with Nicaraguan host families, take Spanish classes, and work alongside Nicaraguans in areas such as construction, education, arts, and sports.
  • ÌýA summer language and cultural immersion program that is always looking for counselors and other staff positions with language skills in one of the fourteen languages their camps feature.
  • : The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a full-year work-study scholarship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. CBYX annually provides 75 young Americans with an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. The program begins in July and includes two months of intensive German language training in Germany (no prior German language knowledge required), four months of classroom instruction at a German university or college of applied sciences, and a five-month internship in a participant’s career field.
  • Cultural Vistas offers an array of personalized and enriching professional internship and training programs. Cultural Vistas' internships abroad programs provide customized summer and year-long internship placements tailored to students' specific skill sets, ambitions, and career aspirations.
  • This website helps students, researchers and faculty in the USA and Canada to study or research in Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany.Ìý
  • engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.
  • is a non-profit organization for engineering students and professionals aimed at helping developing countries with their engineering needs through sustainable development projects.
  • :ÌýEntremundos is an organization dedicated to strengthening the development of Guatemala. Volunteer and internships available.
  • : An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD), is a prestigious, integrated, international study programme, jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions.
  • Ìýoffers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in government and public service.
  • offers French Government scholarships and grants for American students who want to study, research or intern in France.
  • : The Fulbright program is a prestigious teaching, research, and study grant intended to further international cooperation and understanding. OIE welcomes proposals for projects in any Fulbright country and offers assistance to students who are in the process of application or have been accepted. Visit the site or CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s Top Scholarships page.
  • :ÌýThis site lists both low-cost volunteering opportunities and local businesses.
  • A comprehensive search engine for internships abroad.
  • :ÌýMake a Difference offers a great internship program where students from all over the world can work abroad with their local staff. The Make a Difference Global Internship Program is designed to broaden the experience of individuals embarking on professional careers. Minimum of three months to maximum one-year commitment.Ìý
  • : a search engine for grad schools around the world.
  • :ÌýThe Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together international groups of university students and recent graduates to explore national histories of discrimination and resistance, as well as examples of issues affecting different minority groups today.
  • ÌýProvides internships for juniors, seniors, or graduate students in the physical sciences, engineering, architecture, math, computer sciences, and natural sciences.Ìý
  • : The International Bureau for Children’s Rights (IBCR) is an international non-governmental organization (INGO) based in Montreal, Canada. IBCR’s mission is to contribute to the promotion and protection of the rights of the Child as laid out in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, an international legal instrument adopted by the UN in 1989 and now ratified by 193 countries. is an independent organization committed to assisting people in finding volunteer, work and teaching positions abroad. They have info on 20,000 volunteer organizations in 125 countries.
  • is a non-governmental organization with members in every developing country, their mission is to provide aid and assistance to impoverished peoples. They have 165 nonprofit US-based organizations working overseas.
  • ÌýOffers positions in Europe, including skilled and unskilled summer jobs, internships, au pair positions, and teaching English.
  • is a US-based professional association for administrators of volunteer abroad programs. IVPA sets standards for volunteer abroad programs. The IVPA website lists programs for volunteering abroad that adhere to the IVPA standards.Ìý
  • Ìýoffers unique travel and work experiences for people of all ages, from all backgrounds. Offers a wide variety of volunteer experiences throughout the world, along with quality TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) training.
  • : A new graduate scholarship in France for tomorrow’s leaders, open to students across STEM, humanities, social sciences, and the arts, with an interest in addressing global challenges in a French-American context.
  • offers an opportunity for students to live, work, and study in London for a year after graduating.
  • : These funds are available for studies towards a degree in the United Kingdom.
  • helps you improve language proficiency in just one summer.
  • Monbusho (Japanese Government) Research Scholarships: One and a half or two year research grants for study in the humanities, social or natural sciences at a Japanese university. No previous Japanese required, but must be willing to study the language on-site. Must be a U.S. citizen, a university or college graduate and under 35 years of age. Grant covers transportation to and from Japan, tuition and fees, living allowance and accommodations. For more information, contact the Asian Languages and Civilizations Department.
  • :ÌýA site that connects volunteers with grassroots organizations around the world.Ìý
  • : Representing the rich diversity of the American people, Peace Corps Volunteers range in age from college students to retirees. Every Peace Corps Volunteer's experience is different. From teaching English to elementary school children in Zambia to launching a computer learning center in Moldova to promoting HIV/AIDS awareness in South Africa to working on soil conservation in Panama, volunteers bring their skills and life experiences to where they are needed most.ÌýÌý
    • CU Chapter of the Peace CorpsÌýsends volunteers to over 70 countries worldwide. Volunteers learn the local language, help with environmental engineering, teach children, assist in starting small businesses, and educate people on health and the spread of diseases.ÌýÌý
  • :ÌýFellowships are short-term, competitive, funded opportunities to do something exceptional. ProFellow serves as the go-to source of information on professional and academic fellowships, many of which are international.
  • : For students with impressive grades and leadership who would like to study at Oxford University in the UK.
  • : The SIT Graduate Institute is a nonprofit, accredited graduate school that offers master’s degrees and graduate level certificates and professional development programs.
  • Offers a variety of programs for students, from summer clerical positions to internships to management fellowships, overseas or in Washington D.C.
  • is a competitive scholarship for study in Ireland.
  • : Opportunity for summer volunteering in Italy for students with an intermediate to advanced level of Italian.
  • :Ìýis located in Cape Town, South Africa. Participants of this unique South African program receive a customized professional internship placement, career mentorship and access to weekly cultural events in a vibrant international city.
  • :ÌýA site that lists free and low-cost volunteering opportunities in Latin America.
  • lists hundreds of volunteer opportunities and program reviews. They also offer advice for financing your experience through fundraising.
  • :ÌýVolunteer Thailand provides volunteer opportunities in the field of childcare, medical internship, and teaching.
  • Ìýprovides volunteer, intern, and study abroad programs in several countries around the world.
  • is a world wide network exchange that helps people to share more sustainable ways of living through linking people who want to volunteer on organic farms or smallholdings with people who are looking for volunteer help. WWOOF volunteers do not pay for their stay, neither are they paid for their services. The diversity of hosts available offers a large variety of tasks and experiences.
  • ÌýA search engine for jobs.
  • ÌýProvides a comprehensive listing of job opportunities around the world as well as offering job seekers a medium to post their resumes. Be sure to read the discussion forums, which are full of advice and pointers from experienced teachers.
  • ÌýA comprehensive on-line source for internships, international volunteer positions, teach abroad, jobs abroad, and more.
  • : Search for jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities abroad with non-profit organizations.
  • ÌýThe premier electronic recruitment resource for the international education industry. Whether you're looking for a new job, or ready to take the next step in your career, they can help you find the opportunity that's right for you.
  • ÌýFeatures overseas jobs and international employment opportunities for professionals, expatriates and adventure seekers. Search for international and overseas jobs and land your next great job today!
  • ÌýA great search engine for teaching jobs abroad.
  • ÌýOffers a handy search tool to access jobs and employers around the world who are looking for English teachers.
  • ÌýA comprehensive search for internships and work abroad. Information about traveling, working, teaching, and volunteering abroad. They also print a magazine in which you have an opportunity to publish your work!
  • ÌýInformation on jobs abroad.
  • :ÌýAjarn is helpful for teaching English in Thailand
  • ÌýDeveloped from a mission born over 60 years ago and with an understanding that travel should be meaningful, CIEE Teach Abroad programs have prepared and sent individuals overseas to teach, live, learn, and grow for the last ten years. Teaching abroad is a life-changing experience that bears no resemblance to moving across town. CIEE handles contract negotiation, insurance from accident to illness, and sometimes visa procurement. They also conduct week-long orientations to acquaint you with the local language, culture, and teaching techniques. Most importantly, they have staff on the ground to assist and advise you while you're there.ÌýÌýcan help you prepare to teach English abroad. A TEFL certification is the qualification most overseas schools require in addition to a bachelor’s degree in any field.
  • ÌýProvides teaching positions around the world.
  • : EPIK provides English language teaching positions within the Korean public school system throughout the country.
  • :ÌýGone2Korea is a good recruiter to use when applying to teach in South Korea.
  • : Teaching placements in several different countries.
  • ÌýAllows you to work for an academic year in a French high school or elementary school. The program is sponsored by the French government and you get paid to teach English.
  • ÌýAimed at promoting grassroots international exchange between Japan and other nations. The number of countries sending participants has risen over the years, as has the number of participants.
  • : American college students and graduates - who are native-like speakers of English - partner with elementary and secondary schools in Spain to bolster language programs, as language assistants (TAs) under the supervision and guidance of teachers in Spain.
  • ÌýThe Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)ÌýCertificate Program at Front Range Community College in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ provides intensive training in TESOL, in preparation for entry-level teaching positions.
  • ÌýTeach for ChinaÌýis a non-profit organization striving to eliminate educational inequity in ChinaÌýthatÌýseeks talented American graduates to serve for two years as Teaching Fellows in China. Positions as campus ambassadors in the U.S. and internship positions in Beijing are also available.

A working holiday visa allows U.S. citizens to live and work abroad in another country for a period of time. The amount of time permitted, number of visas distributed, and eligibility requirements vary, please be sure to research these thoroughly. U.S. citizens may be eligible for working holiday visas in the following countries:

  • ÌýProvides links to websites with information on volunteering, working, and teaching abroad. In addition, there is information about internships and how to go about finding and procuring a job in the foreign country of your choice.
  • ÌýThis site gives tips on how to go about finding an overseas job and includes great personal statements from work-abroad and Peace Corps Alumni.

Disclaimer:ÌýProviding information about off-campus international opportunities does not constitute an endorsement by the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ or Education Abroad. Education Abroad is not an agent for these programs, does not guarantee their quality or that academic credits earned may be transferred to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. The listings are provided for your information only.