Bernal
Day trip to explore the colonial village of Bernal, known for its breathtaking landscape, artisanal cheeses, and wineries.
Gorée Island
Visit the UNESCO historical site - Goree Island. This small island was one of the largest transatlantic slave-trading centers in West Africa.
Saint Louis, Senegal
Visit the beautiful, colonial city of Saint Louis on the northern coast of Senegal.
Aran Islands
Explore the Gaelic-speaking islands with their sweeping cliffs, ancient forts, and vibrant folk culture. You will experience on of the last strongholds of Irish culture as it was 100 years ago and more.
Connemara
The rugged western landscapes of Connemara are breathtaking. The mountains, valleys, and lakes, and its haunting history of the 1840s Irish Famine, make it one of the most beautiful and powerfully affecting landscapes in Europe.
Fulbright Scholarships
The Fulbright US Student Program provides grants for individually designed research projects, graduate degree programs in foreign universities, or English Teaching Assistant Programs.
GEO Ambassador Scholarship
The GEO Ambassador Scholarship is a scholarship available to UO applying to GEO faculty-led programs, GEO Center programs, Exchange programs, or GlobalWorks Internships. Individual awards range from $500-$1,000.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for undergraduate students to pursue study abroad and/or international internships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be receiving the Pell Grant as part of their financial aid through FAFSA. The Gilman Scholarship seeks to fund Pell Grant students whose study abroad program is well aligned with their academic and professional goals.
Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
The Boren Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who plan to study abroad to learn a critical language through immersion. Preference is given to students interested in pursuing a career in public service and who plan to study abroad in a year-long program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and selection is based on academic merit. The award is $12,500 for one semester and $25,000 for a full academic year. An $8,000 award is available for Summer programs (STEM majors only for Summer).
Map Your Future
GEO is passionate about study abroad and hopes that every student is able to participate in a life-changing experience abroad. With this in mind, GEO offers the Map Your Future Scholarship to freshmen that can be used for a study abroad program during your college career. A number of $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. These scholarship funds can be used for an eligible study abroad program, any term.