Program Dates: June 26-July 5, 2017
App Deadline: February 13, 2017
A fully funded summer study tour to Japan for secondary social studies teachers.
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APSA China Scholars Full Scholarships
Program Dates: Summer 2017
App Deadline: February 10, 2017
Two full scholarships for DCPS and DC charter students to APSA’s summer program in Beijing. No prior Chinese required.
Digital Young Leaders Exchange Program
Program Dates: 2017-18 School Year
App Deadline: March 15, 2017
An online exchange program for high school students in Iraq and the United States.
Global Citizen Year
Program Dates: 2017-18 School Year
App Deadline: March 1, 2017
A unique gap year program that provides six-month service experiences in Ecuador, Senegal, India, or Brazil. Significant scholarships available.
U.S. Youth Ambassadors Program to Colombia
Program Dates: July 5-30, 2017
App Deadline: March 14, 2017
A free four-week leadership program in Washington, DC and Colombia for high school students. Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish required.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program
Program Dates: Various dates in spring/fall 2017
App Deadline: February 15, 2017
Funded opportunity for K-12 educators to engage in 2-6 week collaborative projects abroad.
Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) Study Tours
Program Dates: Summer 2017
App Deadline: February 3, 2017
Fully funded two-week study tours to Germany for social studies and STEM educators.
Panama Teacher Match
Program Dates: June 30 – August 13, 2017 (approx)
App Deadline: February 1, 2017
Six-week funded opportunity for US educators to train teachers of English in Panama.
New Global and Cultural Competency Framework
The US Department of Education has just released a new framework for developing global and cultural competencies over time from early childhood through post-secondary education to careers.
Fund For Teachers
Program Dates: Summer 2017
App Deadline: January 31, 2017
Grants of up to $5,000 individually or $10,000 for teacher teams for self-designed summer learning experiences.