The deadline to apply for summer 2020 field experiences to Portugal, Italy, Greece and Costa Rica has been extended to 10/28.
See https://chatham.edu/academics/international/abroad/chatham.cfm for program and application links!
Questions? Email internationalaffairs@chatham.edu or make an appointment at https://calendly.com/kchipman
Welcome back for fall 2019!
Plan to attend the Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 12 for information on new study abroad opportunities including Germany, France and Spain !
There are some amazing scholarships available See Chatham Study Abroad Scholarships for details. (Deadline for spring study abroad 9/30/2019)
IFSA Scholarship—Three scholarships of up to $4250 to study abroad for semester in Cyprus (Nicosia), Thailand (Mahidol) or Costa Rica (Veritas).
Benter Scholarship – Up to nine scholarships of up to $5000 to study abroad for semester at any Chatham exchange or partner institution.
Vira I Heinz Scholarship for Women in Global Leadership. Three scholarships of $5000+ for undergraduate women to study abroad during summer 2020. Application due 11/1/2019.
Outside study abroad scholarships are available, including Gilman for Pell grant recipients, and FEA which supports underrepresented students to study abroad.
Chatham field experiences (faculty-led) —Stay tuned for information on summer 2020 field experiences (under development) to Costa Rica, Greece, Portugal, Italy, Morocco.
For more information on study abroad and scholarships contact internationalaffairs@chatham.edu or make an advsing appointment: https://calendly.com/kchipman.
The 2020-2021 Fulbright US Student Competition is open.
Grants are offered for rising seniors and recent graduates to teach English abroad, pursue independent research or study in a graduate degree program. Advice and support is available for applicants; see the below timeline for applicants and contact Fulbright Program Advisers kchipman@chatham.edu or cmusick@chatham.edu. Chatham’s on campus deadline is September 10, 2019 and the national deadline to submit an application is October 8, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
For more information, visit https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Fulbright US Student Program – Timeline and Checklist for 2020-2021 competition
April 1, 2019:
Online application opens. View awards by clicking on specific countries at http://us.fulbrightonline.org/countries/regions
April-May 2019:
Summer 2019
August 15, 2019, Deadline to share revised draft statements with FPAs /Fellowship committee for feedback before campus deadline
September 10, 2019, Campus Deadline. You must submit final drafts of your statements at this time and list your recommenders, language, etc.
September 17-21, 2019 On campus interviews with Fellowship committee. (exact days/times TBD). Campus committee evaluation completed. (FPAs upload form to Slate platform).
Applicants will be able to make additional revisions to application post-interview.
October 8, 2019, 5 pm EST. Online application system closes at 5:00 P.M. EST.
Late January 2020. Semi-finalists announced.
March-June 2020. Fulbright finalists announced by country.
Interested in study abroad? Check out low cost or partially funded summer opportunities with upcoming deadlines:
Bahrom International Program (BIP) at Seoul Women’s University, Seoul, South Korea, 3 credits, June 25-July 18, 2019, open to both men and women.
Scholarships –
FreemanAsia scholarship – for study/intern in Asia during summer 2019, fall 2019, or academic year 2019-2020. Apply by April 5.
Bridging Scholarships for fall 2019 study in Japan. Apply by April 10.
Not seeing a program that meets your needs? We’d love to help you find the right program for you. Contact us at internationalaffairs@chatham.edu to learn more.
The summer program at Doshisha Women’s College (DWCLA) in Japan offers female undergraduate students who have at least half a year Japanese study experience:
Course Dates:
Features of the JLIC include:
How to apply and Application forms:
http://www.dwc.doshisha.ac.jp/english/international_exchange/
Applications due by February 28, 2019. For more information, contact internationalaffairs@chatham.edu.
Are you a first year or sophomore student looking for a funded summer study abroad experience in the UK? Consider applying for this Fulbright opportunity. Application deadline is 2/6/2019.
There are several UK Summer Institutes available every year. Each Institute is hosted by a different university, and each focus on a specific historical or cultural context, or a subject or topic. You do not need to be familiar with these to apply and are encouraged to explore your interests.
The best applications are from well-rounded students who can demonstrate:
Applications for 2019 Institutes are open now through 6 February at 5pm EST.
The application form must be completed, with transcript attached, and submitted before the deadline. Your references should also submit your letters before the deadline or your application will be incomplete. An application will not be considered completed if any of these items are missing or submitted late.
Finalists will be invited to interview in late March. Summer Institute interviews are by video conference call and can only be rescheduled under extreme circumstances.
There are many scholarships and opportunities for study abroad with deadlines approaching…don’t wait, check your eligibility and apply now!
February 2019 Watanabe Scholarship for study in Japan
February 6, 2019, Fulbright UK Summer Institutes for US Undergraduates (for 1st and 2nd year students)
February 7, 2019, Boren Scholarship for summer STEM students and semester study abroad (must include language study)
February 8, 2019, USINDO Summer studies program in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
February 28, 2019 Chatham experiential learning scholarships for summer and field experiences
March 1, 2019 Pennsylvania Council for International Education/Asia Institute Joint Scholarship for study in Asia
March 5, 2019, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (for summer 2019, fall 2019 and academic year 2019-2020) for Pell grant recipients
April 5, 2019, FreemanAsia Awards for Summer 2019, Fall 2019, and Academic Year 2019-20 for study in Asia
Have questions? Need help with your application? Contact us!
When will you study abroad? Contact internationalaffairs@chatham.edu for more information on study abroad options, opportunities and scholarships.
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, sponsored by the US Department of State, is a funded intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages. Many of the language programs require no previous language study. Applicants must be US citizens and enrolled in a degree granting program at the time of application. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. The summer 2019 program cycle is now open for applicants https://clscholarship.org/apply
For complete program details including languages, eligibility, prerequisites and benefits, please see https://clscholarship.org/about and for application tips, please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZxBia0AE58
Applications are due November 27, 2018 at 8:00pm Eastern.
Please reach out to internationalaffairs@chatham.edu with any questions or for assistance with the application process.
Questions about study abroad or scholarship opportunities? Book a meeting at calendly.com/kchipman
Chatham field experiences offer undergraduate students the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in academic courses focused on interdisciplinary topics, taught by Chatham faculty during the first three weeks of the summer 2019 term.
The following summer 2019 Chatham field experiences are now open for application:
Greece – Discovery Course (Dr. Carrillo, Dr. Edsall and Dr. Lettan)
Ireland – Ireland’s Advanced Economy and Sustainability for 2020 and Beyond (Dr. Pierson and Dr. Macagno)
Spain – Global Health Experience (Dr. Appasamy and Dr. Williams-Hatala)
Please click on the above links for complete field experience information, including field experience program fee, tuition, eligibility, prerequisite requirements and the online application. The deadline to apply is November 5, 2018.
Please reach out to internationalaffairs@chatham.edu with any questions.
Questions about study abroad or scholarship opportunities? Book a meeting at calendly.com/kchipman