Deadline Today: Winter and Spring Break Faculty-Led Study Abroad Experiences!

Upcoming Study Abroad Deadlines

• September 22nd: Winter and Spring Break 2026 Faculty-Led Program Applications Due (TODAY!!)

• September 22nd: CAHSS Dean's Scholarship for Education Abroad Due (TODAY!!)

• October 10th: Most Non-Faculty Led Programs for Spring 2025 Applications Due

This Week in Education Abroad

Tuesday, Sept. 23

• 3pm-4pm | Virtual: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Virtual Drop-in Hours
  Applications for Winter and Spring Break 2026 Faculty-led Programs are due today, on September 22nd! Stop by our Virtual Drop-In Hours with any last minute questions!

Wednesday, Sept. 24

• 12pm-1pm | Virtual: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Information Session
  Are you a U.S. citizen​ or national of the United States? Do you receive a Pell grant? Are you planning to study abroad? If so, you may be eligible for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship! Join our virtual information session to learn more about the program, eligibility, and the application process. The deadline for the next application cycle, for students interested in studying abroad during the Winter 2026, Spring 202​6, Summer 202​6 or Fall 202​6 is Friday, October ​3, 202​6, at 11:59 pm​ (PST).

• 3pm-4pm | UC207: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Drop-in Hours
  Summer 2026 Faculty-Led Programs have been posted on our website! Applications will open in November, stop by office hours to get any questions about the programs or application answered!

Thursday, Sept. 25

• 1pm-2pm | Admin 218: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Essay Workshop Session
  Are you a U.S. citizen or national of the U.S. receiving a Pell grant and planning to study abroad? You could be eligible for the Gilman Scholarship. If you would like guidance, tips, or feedback on your Gilman Essays, stop by our Essay Workshop!

UMBC Students Abroad!

Our Abroad Ambassadors are all in their host countries and are having amazing study abroad experiences! Read all about them in their Abroad Blogs!

Can't get enough? Follow along on the @UMBCLife and @UMBCeducationabroad as fellow Retrievers share their experiences abroad, insider travel tips, program highlights, and a glimpse into their life abroad.