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Congratulations to the 23 Syracuse University students who received Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships for their upcoming study abroad programs in summer and fall 2021 and spring 2022! The total amount received by the students is $104,000, with the average award size being $4,500.

Gilman Scholarships are open to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college/university to participate in study or internship programs abroad. We encourage all Syracuse Abroad students who meet the qualifications to apply for awards that can reach up to $8,000!

Funding for fall, spring, and summer study is available. Application deadline is the first Tuesday of March for summer/fall/full-year programs; the first Tuesday of October for spring semester and summer (early application).

Syracuse Abroad and the Center for Fellowship & Scholarship Advising (CFSA) will hold a Gilman Interest Session as well as writing workshops leading up to the next application deadline.

For more information on Syracuse Abroad programs, students can make an appointment to meet with an advisor or contact Mary Fedorko for more information.

Congratulations to all 2021 recipients!

Jake Kahane ’21, economics student and multi-program Syracuse Abroad alumnus and Global Ambassador, has recently been published in the Academy of Economics and Finance Journal.

Go global in spring 2022 – apply now for semester study abroad programs!

• Experience exciting programming at our Centers paired with unique experiential learning opportunities
• Receive extensive health and safety support from knowledgeable on-the-ground staff
• Eligible students can receive need and merit based financial aid grants
• Apply early and save: Pay only $30 for your application fee when you start your application and pay your application fee between May 1 and May 31.

Spring 2022 Programs

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Florence:

• Florence Center
• Florence Center & Intensive Language Program at the University of Florence
• Florence Center & Direct Enrollment at the University of Florence (Courses Taught in Italian)
• Florence Center: Architecture
• Florence Center: Studio Arts
• Florence Center: Engineering

London:

• London Center
• London Center: Architecture
• London Center: Design

Madrid:

• Madrid Center
• Madrid Center & Liberal Arts in Spanish at UAM

Santiago:

• Santiago Center
• Santiago Center: Cuenca, Ecuador Immersion

Strasbourg:

• Strasbourg Center
• Strasbourg Center & Sciences Po – Strasbourg
• Strasbourg Center & U. Strasbourg
• Strasbourg Center & Music Performance (Conservatoire Strasbourg)
• Strasbourg Center & French Language Institute

World Partner programs:

• Africa
• Asia
• Australia and New Zealand
• Europe and Russia
• Latin America & the Caribbean
• Middle East & North Africa
• North America
• SEA Semester

Questions? Meet with an International Program Advisor or schedule a General Advising appointment for more information!

Important announcement regarding Covid-19 Vaccine requirement: Consistent with the Chancellor’s message to the University community on April 8, 2021, Syracuse Abroad requires all participants to be fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to their departure for any program, unless students have obtained an approved medical or religious exemption.

Not only will the vaccine have a direct and positive impact on the quality of your study abroad experience,  we anticipate vaccine requirements being issued by destination governments in the very near future.

Any questions regarding the required vaccine can be directed to Bridget Demorest, Assistant Director Student Services

Syracuse Abroad is excited to announce Abroad@Home online courses offered by Syracuse Abroad faculty for the fall 2021 semester. These virtual Syracuse University courses will be available to Syracuse University students during main campus registration for the fall 2021 semester.

We encourage you to explore these options and consider building connections with the talented instructors and students at our overseas Centers! As always, all course selections should be reviewed with Syracuse University academic advisors prior to registration.

Courses taught by Syracuse London faculty:

• CRS 318  Fashion in Focus: Discourses and Meanings (two sections offered: CRS 318z801 and CRS 318z802)
• FIL/QSX/WGS 416  British Masculinity on Screen: James Bond and Sherlock Holmes
• GEO/NAT300  Climates of Resistance: Environmental Racism and Collective Action
• HST/PSC 300.6  Death as Political: Violence, Grief and Protest

Course taught by Syracuse Madrid faculty:

• HOA209  Arts of Spain

These courses are open to all Syracuse University students in China and on main campus pending any necessary prerequisites.

Learn more about GEO300 Climates of Resistance taught by Syracuse London Professor Becca Farnum:

Congratulations to the twelve Syracuse University students chosen as 2021 scholars, and special congratulations to our six program alum!

• Discovery Florence alum Katelyn Bajorek, an anthropology and history major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program
• French for Diplomacy summer program alum Alaba Danagogo, a biology major in the College of Arts and Sciences
• World Partner SIT Morocco alum Patrick Linehan, a newspaper and online journalism major in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, a policy studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program
• Madrid Summer Session alum Simran Mirchandani, a biochemistry and Spanish language, literature and culture major in the College of Arts and Sciences, an economics major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program
• London Center alum Bobbi Whitney, an information management and technology major in the School of Information Studies and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program
• London Center alum Lily Wolfer, an inclusive elementary and special education major in the School of Education

Learn more about all 2021 University Scholars!

Syracuse Abroad is extending the application deadline for various summer and World Partner programs.

Summer programs

Summer session programs with an application deadline of March 15:

• Florence Summer Session
• London Summer Session

Syracuse University students applying to these two programs are eligible for generous need-based funding.

New summer program with an application deadline of April 1:

• London Summer Virtual Internships

Virtual summer internships with British businesses are available in a variety of fields, including architecture, business, communications, design, drama, education, entertainment management, government and policy, human rights work, and technology. Students can choose to work for 10, 20, or 35 hours per week, for 4 or 8 weeks. Depending on how many hours spent in the virtual placement, students can earn 1, 2, or 3 credits.

World Partner programs

World Partner Programs with an application deadline of April 1 or 15 (program dependent):

• World Partner: CEA Barcelona (Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Program)
• World Partner: CEA Prague (Full Curriculum Program)
• World Partner: CET Brazil: Social Justice and Inequality
• World Partner: Kansai Gaidai University
• World Partner: SEA Semester: Caribbean Reef Expedition
• World Partner: SEA Semester: Ocean Exploration
• World Partner: SEA Semester: Oceans & Climate
• World Partner: SIT India: Public Health, Gender, and Community Action
• World Partner: SIT India: Sustainable Development and Social Change
• World Partner: SIT Kenya: Global Health and Human Rights
• World Partner: SIT Madagascar: Biodiversity and Natural Resources Management
• World Partner: SIT South Africa: Community Health and Social Policy
• World Partner: SIT South Africa: Multiculturalism and Human Rights
• World Partner: SIT South Africa: Social and Political Transformation
• World Partner: SIT Uganda: Development Studies
• World Partner: SRAS: Diplomacy and International Relations at MGIMO
• World Partner: SRAS: Language and Society in St. Petersburg
• World Partner: SRAS: Russian as a Second Language
• World Partner: Tel Aviv University
• World Partner: University College Dublin
• World Partner: Yonsei University

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Syracuse Abroad is excited to announce the addition of $1.4 million in scholarship and grant funding! We are reinvigorated by our University’s commitment to the field of international education and to the support of both Syracuse University students and students studying abroad with us from outside institutions. These funds help us deepen our commitment to global exploration and aim to help make studying abroad more accessible to students.

With generous support from the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, this $1.4 million in new funds will be awarded to undergraduate students participating in semester programs during the 2021-22 academic year. It will apply to both Center and World Partner programs and is designed to assist students with financial need. Students will also remain eligible for all other existing scholarships and grants. As part of this funding initiative, we will be providing eligible students with the awards outlined below and lowering the admission application fee for fall 2021 semester programs.

New Awards for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022

Academic Excellence Award: Full-time semester program students with a GPA of 3.7 – 4.0 attending a fall or spring semester will receive an academic excellence award in the following amounts: $1,400 for fall 2021 programs and $650 for spring 2022 programs. The award is automatic, based on cumulative GPA as reported at the time of application to the program.

Need-Based Merit Award: Eligible full-time semester program students with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.69 will receive a need-based merit award in the following amounts: $1,000 for fall 2021 programs and $400 for spring 2022 programs. The award is automatic, based on the combination of qualifying GPA and financial need levels. 

Travel Assistance Grants: Eligible full-time semester program students will receive an award of $850 for fall 2021 and spring 2022 programs. This grant will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Syracuse University Office of Financial Aid. This grant will be a part of a student’s total financial aid package. Students will need to cover upfront costs of purchasing the flight as these funds will not be disbursed until closer to the start of the semester.

Application Fee Reduction: The application fee for all students has been reduced to $50 for fall 2021 semester programs.

Syracuse University Students

Not entirely sure what you qualify for? Grants and aid are determined by your financial need based on your FAFSA and CSS Profile,  and various eligibility criteria apply.

If you have further questions about discerning your eligibility, please contact your financial aid counselor.

• View all Grants & Aid

Visiting Students

Students studying with Syracuse Abroad from partner institutions must first add Syracuse University to FAFSA in order to be considered for need-based awards. (Use code: 002882)

• View all Grants & Aid

Syracuse Abroad is excited to announce updated programming for Fall 2021 Center programs. At this time, we are optimistic about the future of study abroad and would like to reassure students and the Syracuse University community that we are confidently planning to move forward with fall 2021 programming.

Over the last several months, we have prepared a dynamic set of programs for fall 2021 that include all the stand-out features that make us a leader in the field: enriching coursework and stimulating cultural activities, engaging professors, strong student support, exciting educational field trips, and a myriad of experiential learning opportunities. These strategic program enhancements give students the flexibility to study abroad without upfront visa and flight costs, while still offering a robust experience and memories for a lifetime. While our goal is to move forward with fall study abroad opportunities, our highest priority is the health and safety of our students, and we will continue to review public health and travel advisory guidance leading up to the fall 2021 semester.

Program details at a glance:

• Most of our Fall Center programs will shift to a later start date, while continuing to meet academic requirements
• Academic and co-curricular travel will remain an integral part of your semester experience, along with new, expanded travel opportunities within your host country
• Condensed programming allows for most students to avoid visa requirements*
• Co-curricular activities and student support at our centers will remain robust
• Program fees will be reduced and adjusted based on updated programming

Visit our program pages for more details about the fall semester and highlights of each program:

• Exploring Central Europe
• Florence Center
• London Center
• Madrid Center
• Santiago Center
• Strasbourg Center

We also encourage students, parents and faculty to learn more about our COVID-19 Center plans. These comprehensive plans have been developed in collaboration with campus experts and public health officials, in line with local regulations and resources. These health and safety precautions provide Center staff and faculty with the knowledge and guidance to keep each program running smoothly and efficiently – with academic, health & safety, and on-the-ground support plans in place.

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*Some fall 2021 programs have visa requirements.

Summer 2021 is just around the corner and Syracuse Abroad is ready to revitalize the spirit of summer study abroad at its European Centers. Syracuse Abroad Centers allow students to spend four to five weeks in a dynamic European cultural hub, stay on track academically, boost their resume and gain culturally immersive and hands-on experience in a global context.

Syracuse University is committed to making the Syracuse Abroad experience possible for all students. In partnership with ESE and Invest Syracuse, Syracuse Abroad is pleased to provide a variety of assistance options available to students participating in summer 2021 programs, including financial aid, scholarships and grants. Review summer funding opportunities here.

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