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Annabelle Hill has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant for the 2026-27 academic year. Hill will serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Malta, representing UNC Charlotte and the United States through teaching, cultural exchange and community engagement. Hill, a senior Levine Scholar and member of the Honors College, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, […]

Twelve students from the Advanced Model United Nations class in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration traveled to Lima, Peru, to compete at Harvard World Model United Nations (WorldMUN) from March 15-19, joining more than 650 delegates representing over 80 countries. Over five days of intensive debate, students served on committees simulating United […]

Over spring break, Bill Garcia, senior lecturer in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, and Department Chair Sara Gagné, led a nine-day journey across Kenya, exploring cutting-edge conservation practices in Nairobi and the greater Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem. “For our students, this course was a transformative experience, connecting classroom concepts to real-world conservation efforts,” […]

The Office of International Programs is pleased to announce the inaugural OIP Symposium during International Education Week on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. This year’s symposium centers on the theme of The Value of Global Education: Career Readiness & Power Skill Development, highlighting the transformative impact of international education on academic, personal and professional development. This […]

We invite all study abroad alumni and interested students to join us for an Alumni Career Panel, where you’ll be able to hear first-hand how former Niners leveraged their experiences abroad for post-grad success. This panel will be run via Zoom, so you’re welcome to join us from the comfort of your home or dorm […]

Pell Grant recipients are invited to attend one of our upcoming Gilman Scholarship workshops, as we can help advise you on how to maximize your scholarship opportunities. You can win between $3,000 and $8,000 toward the study abroad experience of your dreams! The Gilman Scholarship has no GPA requirement, and it requires no recommendation letters. […]

Event Date: October 5, 2021 (All day) Students going abroad Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Academic Year 2022-23 who are also applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship must submit their application by Tuesday, October 5. Note that the OEA does not administer or faciliate this scholarship and students must apply through the […]

Event Date: October 1, 2021 (All day) The deadline for students to submit their Education Abroad program application for an affiliate provider, direct enrollment, or Semester in Spain program is October 1st, 2020 by 11:59 PM EST. Students are encouraged to submit their application prior to the deadline.

Event Date:September 23, 2021 – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ABOUT THE GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to national security and economic prosperity. Learn More About the Gilman […]

Event Date:September 15, 2021 – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM FEA invests in deserving U.S. undergraduates who are least likely to study abroad. FEA considers financial need, demographic factors, and academic plan and preparedness when reviewing applications: Financial Need is determined by the FEA Financial Aid Form we provide when you begin an application. Demographic […]