Working Abroad Grant
The Working Abroad grant is open to individuals who have been accepted to an InterExchange Working Abroad program (excluding Language Schools with no volunteer component, Work & Travel Australia and Work & Travel New Zealand programs). Applicants who demonstrate a high level of commitment to their chosen Working Abroad program are eligible for funding to help defray the cost of their program.
- Award amount: $1500
- Application Deadline: 8 weeks prior to program start date
- Recipients of the grant will receive their award once their arrival abroad has been confirmed by the International Partner Organization
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents
- Between the ages of 18 and 28
- Accepted to their Working Abroad program of choice and have paid all relevant program fees
- Willing to submit a written report upon completion of their program
How To Apply
To apply for a Working Abroad Grant, please submit the following:
- Completed and signed Working Abroad Grant Application
- Personal essay
- Supplemental Essay
- Two letters of recommendation from academic instructors and/or employers - signed and sealed
- Resume (1 page)
- Photocopy of valid U.S. passport or permanent resident card
Telephone interviews may be conducted as part of the selection process. Applicants must indicate their availability for contact.
Please mail your application materials to the following address:
Attn: Grant Selection Committee
InterExchange Foundation
InterExchange, Inc.
161 Sixth Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Questions
Please email grants@interexchange.org.
