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Want to get involved in local communities and projects that matter? GIEUs are project-based service-learning programs that offer a more hands-on approach to community engagement. Perfect for first-time travelers, you can earn a total of 2 credits for taking a semester-long pre-departure course on intercultural learning, and conducting fieldwork abroad with other U-M students for 3-4 weeks during spring or summer.
Eligibility
- GPA 2.0
- Instruction in English
- No language prerequisite
- Priority will be given to CSP students
Upcoming GIEU 2025 Program Sites
Brazil: May 6, 2025 to June 3, 2025
Zimbabwe/Zambia: May 6, 2025 to June 2, 2025
Applications are currently closed - please check back next Fall!
Past GIEU Programs
Scholarships & Funding
The LSA Study Abroad Scholarship:
Over 95% of eligible LSA applicants received an LSA Study Abroad Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000! This scholarship is administered by the LSA Scholarship Office and provides over $1.6 million in scholarship support to CGIS participants annually. Students should apply for the LSA Study Abroad Scholarship at the same time they apply for the program. Scholarships are granted based on financial need and may only be applied to one program per spring/summer period. Click here to apply to the LSA Study Abroad Scholarship!
Are you an LSA Pell Grant Recipient?
All LSA Pell Grant recipients who participate in GIEU can receive the GIEU Grant, which pays the entire program fee for GCC! Apply through the LSA Scholarships Office. Applicants will also be considered for other scholarships that cover travel expenses.
Do you receive financial aid?
Did you know that most U-M-awarded financial aid—grants, loans, and scholarships—may be used to help defray global study program cost? Students who receive financial aid during the school year are eligible to carry over their financial aid package abroad. LSA students who receive financial aid should also apply for the LSA Study Abroad Scholarship for assistance with program fees and travel expenses. Visit the Office of Financial Aid website at finaid.umich.edu for details on how to apply a financial aid package toward a study abroad experience.
Additional Funding
For non-LSA students or students who don't receive financial aid on campus but need additional financial support to study abroad, there are scholarship opportunities! Some funding opportunities are open to all U-M students, while others specify criteria that limit eligibility. Click here for more information on other U-M Scholarships and national scholarships!
