Creating Opportunities to Discover the World

At InterExchange, we firmly believe in the power of every individual to foster cross-cultural awareness and global understanding. We believe that any young person who wants to engage in a meaningful cross-cultural experience should have the opportunity to realize that goal.

InterExchange Foundation Grant

The InterExchange Foundation was established in 2006 to provide grants to motivated young Americans who want to contribute to worthy work or volunteer abroad opportunities.

Many students study abroad every year, but far fewer take advantage of the opportunity to work, intern, or volunteer overseas. By providing financial assistance to talented candidates, we hope to encourage young Americans to discover the world and benefit from the unique and enriching insights one can only gain from living and working abroad.

InterExchange Foundation Grants

Grants awarded by the Foundation provide financial assistance to defray the cost of of transportation, participation fees, travel insurance, housing, and meals related to a work, internship, or volunteer abroad program. We offer the following grants:

Working Abroad Grant: This $1,500 grant is awarded to highly qualified participants in the InterExchange Working Abroad program. Learn more.

Christianson Grant: A $2,500 - $10,000 grant awarded to a participant in a self-arranged work abroad program. Learn more.

Fostering Global Citizenship

The InterExchange Foundation is proud to support young Americans on the journey to becoming true global citizens. Our grant recipients have made substantial contributions to valuable programs and projects around the world, including:

Social work in Costa Rica
Ecology in Australia
Conservation in Ecuador
Education in Nicaragua
Early Childhood Education in India
Journalism in Israel

These are just some of the ways our grant recipients are working to make a difference. Read about their experiences or learn how to apply for the Working Abroad or Christianson Grant yourself.

If you have questions about the grants, please call 212-924-0446 or email us.

InterExchange Foundation

A World of Opportunity

“I am totally convinced that exposure to living and working abroad should be a part of everyone’s personal education. Go abroad now. Make a difference.”

~ Uta Christianson, Founder and President, InterExchange Foundation

What Our Grant Recipients Say

“I came to understand so much about a culture that is completely different to mine, directly from the mouths of the people who represent the heart and soul of this pueblito. I believe the people from the La Y with whom I spoke about these issues also came to understand me better and understand where I was coming from. . . . From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank the InterExchange Foundation for supporting me in this experience. I have come back a different person.”

~ Kenta D., Christianson Grant recipient, Ecuador