For U.S. Students

Eligible U.S. undergraduates can apply to receive financial support for study abroad programs worldwide through the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Established under the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000, Gilman scholarships provide up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study for college credit. Students studying critical need languages are eligible for up to $3,000 in additional funding as part of the Critical Need Language Supplement program.

The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to broaden and increase the study abroad population by aiding undergraduate students who have high financial need. The Institute of International Education, a New York-based non-profit organization, currently administers the program through its Southern Regional Office in Houston, Texas, under a grant from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. The program is named after retired New York Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman, the legislation's sponsor.

For eligibility details, an application form, and further information, please visit the program's website.

The Institute of International Education's IIE Passport — search for learning opportunities to match the needs and interests you define.

The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) is a private, not-for-profit organization that identifies reputable international youth exchange programs, provides leadership and support to the exchange and educational communities, and promotes the importance and educational value of international youth exchange. CSIET publishes an annual Advisory List of organizations that have been evaluated and deemed to meet CSIET standards.

The Institute of International Education administers the National Security Education Program (NSEP) to provide American undergraduates with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experience in countries and areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation.

The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) is a membership organization of nearly 220 higher education institutions in the United States and 35 other countries that are committed to international exchange.

Mobility International USA (MIUSA)'s mission is to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in international exchange and development programs. With support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, MIUSA serves as the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE).

Check out www.studyabroad.com for an online directory of study abroad opportunities.

International Exchange Locator
Whether you are an exchange practitioner, an international student, a job seeker, an embassy official, a student looking for financial aid, or if you just want handy information on programs, this book will prove an invaluable resource.

University of Michigan Directory of Work Abroad Web Sites
Collection of sites for work abroad and international careers.

Are you an English teacher? The Office of English Language Programs has some suggestions for overseas work.

The U.S. State Department recruits officers for the Foreign Service and offers listings of job announcements for the United Nations and other international organizations.

Center for International Career Development: CICD promotes quality training programs, international education and cultural exchange for international trainees and American companies.

Council on International Educational Exchange: CIEE provides quality programs and services for individuals, employers, communities and educational institutions.

Association for International Practical Training (AIPT): Arranges visa sponsorship, insurance, and program support for on-the-job-training assignments in the United States. Arranges work permits for students and professionals from the U.S. to work abroad and provides program support before and during international assignment.

InterExchange: Work and travel jobs, international internships, au pair/childcare, volunteer, informal teaching and farm worker programs around the world.

Michigan State University Directory of International Internships: Guide to international internships sponsored by educational institutions, government agencies, and private organizations.