Applications for our Summer Abroad programmes close this Friday (11 March). You can find out what opportunities are available to you via the Global Opportunities Search Tool.
We have plenty of incredible short-term opportunities for you to study, work or volunteer abroad in Summer 2022. We’re really excited to launch three brand new opportunities in partnership with Pagoda Projects and Think Pacific!
1. Pagoda Projects Sustainable Global Experience
From 5 to 10 June 2022, supported by Pagoda Projects, we’ll be fully-funding 30 students to take part in a Global Sustainable Experience in Amsterdam! You’ll spend 5 days visiting local companies, working on a group project and taking masterclasses from local businesses. Prior to departure, you’ll have the opportunity to take Carbon Literacy Training delivered by the Carbon Literacy Project, as well as accessing Pagoda’s digital Skills Classes. Pagoda will also be off-setting the emissions from the project through a number of Gold Standard projects.
The University of Liverpool will be funding this programme, which includes all accommodation and return transport from Liverpool to Amsterdam (via coach [Liverpool to London] and train [London to Amsterdam]).
To submit your application and get all the key information, head over to this dedicated web page.
2. Pagoda Projects Internships
Following a successful partnership offering virtual internships in summer 2021, we’re excited to work with Pagoda Projects again to offer 25 in-person internships in summer 2022! These 8-week internships will be available in Germany, Mexico (TBC), Taiwan and Vietnam and will allow you to gain valuable work experience in a truly global way! You’ll have access to Pagoda’s digitally-delivered Skills Classes, a cultural mentor and lots of virtual events to complement your in-person activity.
To submit your application and get all the key information, head over to this dedicated web page.
Please note, that this opportunity is available to all years (excluding final year).
3. Volunteering in Fiji
In partnership with Think Pacific we’ll have 40 places available on their amazing 4-week volunteering opportunity in Fiji! You can choose from a project focussing on either Community Development, Youth Empowerment, Mental Health or Sports Development and will work alongside students from other UK universities during this life-changing experience.
To submit your application and get all the key information, head over to this dedicated web page.
Please note, you can choose any of the listed dates, but please note the following:
- If you are a student currently in your final year, you as your chosen project must end by 17 July 2022 at the latest
- If you are a student in any other year, your chosen project must end by 14 August 2022 at the latest
Funding
Think Pacific volunteer placements and Pagoda Project Internships
We want to make sure that these opportunities are as accessible as possible, so for 40 students (Think Pacific) and 25 students (Pagoda Projects internships):
- The University will provide a grant to cover 75% of the programme fee
- Funded students will also be guaranteed Turing funding to go towards the rest of the programme fee and other living costs
- Students in receipt of one of the University’s Widening Participation bursaries will also receive Turing funding towards travel costs
The programme fee for both programmes includes accommodation, food (Think Pacific only), on-site support and online development activities.
If you’re not successful in gaining a funded place, you can still apply to take part in either of the schemes, but please note you will need to cover the programme fee yourself. We may have additional Turing funding available for students who are not awarded a funded place, but this is not guaranteed (eligible students will be contacted).
Pagoda Projects Sustainable Global Experience
The Pagoda Projects Sustainable Global Experience will be fully funded – students will only need to pay for food and any day-to-day spending money.
Eligibility & Applying
Applications for all the programmes close on 11 March 2022 and your initial application should be made directly to Think Pacific or Pagoda Projects (see above for links).
Eligibility – Think Pacific volunteer placements and Pagoda Project Internships
The funded places are open to all undergraduate students, from any discipline and in any year of study (with the exception of final year for Pagoda Projects Internships). Please note that students in receipt of one of the University’s Widening Participation bursaries will be prioritised for all funded places.
Eligibility – Pagoda Projects Sustainable Global Experience
In order to be eligible for this programme you must be an undergraduate student and in receipt of one of the University’s Widening Participation bursaries. Students who are Care Experienced will receive first priority, followed by students who’s permanent home address is in a POLAR4 Quintile 1 or 2 postcode (you can check your postcode here).
You can be from any discipline in any year of study (including final year).
And One More Thing…
Don’t forget you can visit the Global Opportunities Team at their Student Desk located in the Alsop Building (Lower Ground Floor). The Team will be there 10am-3pm, Monday-Friday during term time and no appointment is required. You can also follow them on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook.