January 2024

New Year, New Destinations

Happy New Year! We hope you've had a restful break wherever your travels have taken you. While winter break might be wrapping up, there is still plenty of time to apply for summer and fall 2024 study abroad programs and scholarships. Our team is here and happy to help answer any questions as you prepare for study abroad this year. Wherever your studies take you, we'll see you there!

Who's Studying Abroad this Spring?

Students from every college are studying abroad next semester! From South Korea to Colombia, Australia to France, and Japan to Greece, there will be Tartans across the globe. Students are heading to 29 different cities and towns around the world. Bon voyage, and have fun! We can't wait to hear about your experiences and see photos!

Short Term Study Abroad Highlight

Study abroad can be as long as an academic year or as short as a spring break trip! Every year, Tartans travel around the globe on short-term study abroad programs to study, volunteer, and collaborate on international projects. This year, over winter break, Tartans traveled to Panama with Global Business Brigades, participated in the GREEN program in Iceland and Nepal, and took classes in Singapore and Seoul. This spring break, a group of students will be visiting CMU-Q with IMPAQT and more!

Looking to expand your horizons this summer? Summer programs offer a wide variety of options and can range from a few weeks to a few months. Consider checking out CMU's Modern Languages summer study abroad programs across the globe. Study in China, Costa Rica, Germany, Jordan, Spain, or on the newest program in Nantes, France. Attend an info session on Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. in Posner Hall to learn more! Looking for funding for a short-term study abroad opportunity? Check out the opportunities below and the Study Abroad Funding page for more information.

• The deadline for the Tartans Abroad individual and group scholarships for study abroad during Spring Break is Jan. 31!
• The Jennings Family Brave Companions Fund Scholarship application deadline is Feb. 16. This $6,000 award supports summer study abroad for Tartans!
• The application deadline for the CMU Global Engagement Scholarship, a $4,000 scholarship to support summer study abroad, and the Arthur F. and Mary Ellen Cranell Naylor Study Abroad Award (AFMECN) close on March 1. Be sure to get your applications in!
• The Gilman Scholarship deadline is March 7. This scholarship is open to Federal Pell Grant recipients, and offers $5,000 scholarships for studying abroad in summer '24, fall '24, the 24-25 Academic Year, or spring '25. $1,000 to $3,000 supplemental grants are also available for STEM-related research abroad or critical language study.

Important Reminders and Upcoming Events

If you are returning from study abroad, this is the time to request your transcripts! You might also want to check out our resources and reminders for returning home and navigating re-entry to help make the transition process easier. Also, save the date for the Welcome Back Reception on Jan. 18, 2024, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. More details to come!

Important Dates and Deadlines

Get Connected

We're always here to help and advise you on study abroad options! Check out our Instagram for our staff profiles, or schedule an appointment online or in person to learn more about study abroad at CMU and to ask questions throughout the process. We look forward to hearing from you!

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