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Interested in going abroad as part of your CU Boulder education? First, we recommend that you meet with your IAFS academic advisor to discuss how a program abroad can factor into your degree planning. Then complete the three steps on Education Abroad's : , , 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 other experiential learning opportunities with an international focus. Learn more on the OCE page. 

• Global Seminars are CU Faculty-Led programs with a small group of fellow CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder Campus (ex: a course with a Spring Break trip). 

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

Global Grants Scholarship

• Global Grants are scholarships of up to $3,000 towards 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 numerous scholarships available to students applying to go abroad. Some scholarships are specific to certain locations or certain students, but most students will be eligible for at least 1-2 scholarships, if not more! If you have additional questions that are not addressed below, please contact office.
• The Education Abroad office has a website dedicated to Financial Aid information specific to studying and interning abroad with CU Boulder programs. Visit their  for the most up-to-date information.
• The International Affairs Program (IAFS) awards Global Grants towards a CU-Boulder Study Abroad program, each fall and spring semester (summer and academic year may be eligible). For more information, visit the Global Grants webpage.
• Additional sources of loans and other funding beyond State/Federal Financial Aid:
  • page for information about specific education abroad scholarships.
  • : lists scholarships for international study or exchange.
  • : a search engine for scholarships and funding for education abroad.
  • : sources and tips on obtaining financial aid to go abroad.
  • : a general discussion board where individuals can share fundraising methods and ideas.