UHD Approved Programs
UHD student Sergio Calderon on KEI Japan program.
These programs are run by providers that have been approved by UHD but we have not signed official agreements. Though UHD students do not receive discounts, many of these providers have scholarships and grants for which students can apply. UHD financial aid does not transfer for these programs.
Visit the API website https://apiabroad.com/
API - Academic Programs International
Offers programs in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and
Oceania. Their program fee uniquely includes tuition, housing, airport/train
station pick-up, on-site staff and orientation, cultural excursions
(international excursions in most fall/spring semesters), meals (in select
programs), medical and life insurance, cultural and social activities, and
volunteer opportunities.
Majors
All major opportunities available. Use their website's Program Finder for specific country and program course
details. https://apiabroad.com/program-finder/
Internships
Students can take courses, intern abroad, or a combination of courses and an
internship abroad. Their internship program includes pre-departure advising,
professional development (interviewing, networking, seminars), hands on
experience at a tailored placement, housing, airport/train station pick-up,
on-site staff and orientation, cultural excursions (international excursions in
most fall/spring semesters), medical and life insurance, cultural and social
activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Scholarships
Affiliate grants ($1000 total per institution)
Gilman matching grants up to
$1000
API Regional Scholarship up to
$800
API First Generation
Scholarship up to $750
API STEM Scholarship up to
$750
API Diversity Scholarship up
to $750
All scholarships
listed here
https://apiabroad.com/other-resources/financial-information/scholarships
AIFS
Visit the AIFS website http://www.aifsabroad.com/
AIFS - American Institute for Foreign Study
Offers programs in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas. Their program fee uniquely includes meals in the prices as well as the typical tuition, housing, and other fees.
Majors
All major opportunities available, especially those in CLASS, Business, Arts, Hotel Management, and Natural Science and Mathematics.
Use their website's Course Search for specific major and class options. https://www.aifsabroad.com/programs.asp#courselist
Internships
Students can take courses, intern abroad, or a combination of courses and an internship abroad. Their internship program includes a seminar and hands on experience at a local placement.
Scholarships
Affiliate grants awarded automatically $200 summer & Jterm/$400 semester
Gilman matching grants of $250/$500
AIFS Generation Study Abroad Grants of $500/$1,000
HACU Hispanic Student grants for 50% off program fee
All scholarships are listed here
https://www.aifsabroad.com/financial-aid/
CIEE
Visit the CIEE website https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad.
CIEE Study Abroad - Council
on International Educational Exchange
Offers 200 study abroad
programs in more than 60 cities and 40 countries. CIEE program fees include
tuition, housing, meals, an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions,
pre-departure advising, host institution insurance, and other travel benefits.
Please refer to the CIEE website for complete information about program fee
breakdowns, inclusions, and estimated additional costs.
Majors
All academic major
opportunities are available, including arts and sciences, global architecture
and design, and advanced liberal arts. Use their
website's Course Search for
specific major and class options. https://ciee.instructure.com/search/all_courses.
Internships
Students can take courses,
intern abroad, or a combination of courses and an internship abroad. Programs range from Architecture and Design in
Barcelona to Communications, New Media, and Journalism in Prague. Their
internship program includes health insurance coverage and opportunities for
cultural and professional networking.
Scholarships
GAIN Travel Grant of
$350-$2,000 toward airfare
Gain Go Global Grant of $1,000
summer programs & $2,500 semester programs
Mcdermott Health Sciences,
Nursing, and Public Health Merit Scholarship - $2,500
semester program & $750 summer program
Ping Scholarship for Academic
Excellence $2,500 semester program & $750 summer program
All scholarships are listed here
https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/scholarships-grants.
IES Abroad
Visit
the IES website https://www.iesabroad.org/.
The Institute of European
Studies
Offers 85+ locations across
the globe, including South American, Asian, and European countries. IES Abroad
believes that every student should have the opportunity to go abroad—especially
in a fun, safe, and superior academic and cultural environment.
Majors
IES Abroad offers 140+
programs in more than 35 locations worldwide for undergraduate students, some
of the majors include anthropology, sociology, art, design, biological,
physical sciences, and many more. Use their website's Program Search for specific major and class
options: https://www.iesabroad.org/programs.
Internships
Students can take full-time
summer internships, full-time semester internships, and study abroad with
part-time internships. Their internship program includes on-site orientation,
internship seminar, language course, and cultural events to prepare you for and
introduce you to the city and culture in which you’ll be interning.
Scholarships
Adelyn Dougherty Leander
Need-Based Urban Issues Scholarship of $3,000
Aurelio Javellana Montinola
Jr. Family Scholarship Fund of 2 $5,000 scholarships per semester
Historically Black Colleges
and Universities (HBCU) Scholarships of $2,000
Boren & Gilman Scholarship
Support Grant of $1,000 for fall & spring semester, $500 for summer
programs
All scholarships are listed here
https://www.iesabroad.org/scholarships-financial-aid
KEI
Visit the KEI website https://www.keiabroad.org/.
KEI Abroad
Offers affordable, major-specific programs taught
in English, so students can stay on course to graduate. Study or intern
in Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, India,
Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Peru, Russia, Scotland, Spain,
Thailand, or UAE.
Majors
All major opportunities
available. Use their website's Program
Finder for specific country and program course
details: https://www.keiabroad.org/programs/find-a-program/.
Internships
Students can complete an
internship during the spring, fall, and summer semesters. Students can take
internships available in business, marketing, finance, banking, information
systems, multimedia development, and other professional areas for course
credit.
Scholarships
KEI Travel Grant of
$500-$1,000
KEI Affiliate Grant of $1,000
KEI Consecutive Term Grant of
$500
KEI Go Again Grant of $500 for
academic year and $250 summer semester
All scholarships are listed here
https://www.keiabroad.org/programs/financial-aid-payment/#toggle-id-10
SFS
Visit
the School for Field Studies website https://fieldstudies.org/.
School for Field Studies
Offers students a unique
opportunity to become a part of a global community by studying in in
Australia’s ancient rainforests, tracking elephants through the Serengeti, or
diving among the vibrant coral reefs of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Programs
take place in countries, such as Peru, Australia, Cambodia, Chile, and many
more. Their program fee includes room and board, park entrance fees, field
equipment, supplies, orientation, and pre- and post-program advisory services.
Majors
SFS welcomes students from all
majors and backgrounds from economics to zoology, especially those interested
in field-based careers such as conservation, ethics, environmental change,
ecology, and biodiversity. Use their website's Program Finder for specific major and class options. https://fieldstudies.org/program-finder.
Internships
Students can take internship
positions that are typically posted in early to mid-fall (for a January start)
and early to mid-spring (for a May-June or late August start). Their internship
program includes emergency medical evaluation, repatriation insurance coverage,
and an invitation to attend SFS courses and lectures.
Scholarships
The Benjamin A. Gilman
International Scholarship Program of $5,000
Golden Key International Honor
Society offers up to 1 million
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad
Grant offers 50 grants of $1,000 each
Freeman Awards for Study in
Asia (Freeman-ASIA) of $3,000-$5,000
All scholarships are listed here
https://fieldstudies.org/admissions/aid/

UHD Affiliated Programs
Affiliated programs are run by study abroad providers
with which UHD has signed official agreements. Some of these programs offer
discounts to their affiliates. UHD financial aid usually transfers.
AIFS
AIFS - American Institute for Foreign Study
Offers programs in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas. Their program fee uniquely includes meals in the prices as well as the typical tuition, housing, and other fees.
Majors
All major opportunities available, especially those in CLASS, Business, Arts, Hotel Management, and Natural Science and Mathematics.
Use their website's Course Search for specific major and class options. https://www.aifsabroad.com/programs.asp#courselist
Internships
Students can take courses, intern abroad, or a combination of courses and an internship abroad. Their internship program includes a seminar and hands on experience at a local placement.
Scholarships
Affiliate grants awarded automatically $200 summer & Jterm/$400 semester
Gilman matching grants of $250/$500
AIFS Generation Study Abroad Grants of $500/$1,000
HACU Hispanic Student grants for 50% off program fee
All scholarships are listed here
https://www.aifsabroad.com/financial-aid/
CIS Study Abroad
Offers 120 programs in 22 countries, 44 cities, with 88 majors during semester, quarter, January and summer terms. Their programs are designed to have authentic experiences for an affordable price. The program fee includes housing, medical, and accident insurance.
Majors
88 major opportunities are available, such as art and design, business, communication, education, and many more. Use their website's
Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
Internships
Students can take courses, intern abroad, or a combination of courses and an internship abroad.
Their internship program includes first-hand insight and feedback so that you are fully prepared for your trip overseas.
Scholarships
CIS Abroad Academic Merit Scholarship of $250
CIS Abroad First-Generation Student Scholarship up to $500
CIS Abroad Student of Color Scholarship up to $500
CIS Abroad Rainbow Scholarship up to $500
All scholarships are listed here
https://www.cisabroad.com/finances/scholarships-and-grants/
IES Abroad
Offers 85+ locations across the globe, including South American, Asian, and European countries. IES Abroad believes that every student should have the opportunity to go abroad —especially in a fun, safe, and superior academic and cultural environment.
Majors
IES Abroad offers 140+ programs in more than 35 locations worldwide for undergraduate students;
some of the majors include anthropology, sociology, art, design, biological, physical sciences, and many more.
Use their website's
Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
Internships
Students can take full-time summer internships, full-time semester internships, and study abroad with part-time internships. Their internship program includes on-site orientation, internship seminar, language course, and cultural events to prepare you for and introduce you to the city and culture in which you'll be interning.
Scholarships
Adelyn Dougherty Leander Need-Based Urban Issues Scholarship of $3,000
Aurelio Javellana Montinola Jr. Family Scholarship Fund of 2 $5,000 scholarships per semester
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholarships of $2,000
Boren & Gilman Scholarship Support Grant of $1,000 for fall & spring semester, $500 for summer programs
All scholarships are listed here
ESC - The European Study Center (ESC) Heidelberg-Germany.
ESC takes place in Heidelberg, Germany at the University of the Incarnate Word.
The program fee includes Up to 15 US credits per semester, official transcripts from the University of the Incarnate Word
and the SRH University Heidelberg, orientation program, and support from the on-site team.
Majors
All majors are welcomed. Some of the courses available include business, international marketing,
financial management, politics, and cross-cultural communication.
Use their website's Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
Internships
Students can take internship positions that are a minimum of 6 months that start ideally in January, March or September.
Their internship program includes a paid internship, and housing will be provided at no costs if needed.
Scholarships
Global Ambassador Scholarship offering five $1,000
“GO AGAIN” Grant for CEPA faculty-led students of $500
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship of $5,000
Affiliate Grant of $300 per semester or $150 for summer
All scholarships are listed here
School for Field Studies
SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research.
Our educational programs explore the social and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work.
Majors
Many major opportunities are available with a focus on environmental issues.
Use their website's Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
Internships
Students can complete undergraduate research or an internship abroad.
Programs combine classroom study with hands-on work in the field.
This allows students to learn directly from local experts, witness local initiatives firsthand,
and gain valuable experience.
Scholarships
General Grant
Trailblazer Grant
Diversity Grant
SIT Study Abroad
Offers unique programs in non-traditional locations including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Fiji, South America, and some locations in Europe. SIT programs are field-based, immersive experiences with unique course options.
All SIT programs include either a research or internship component.
Majors
Many major opportunities are available. SIT courses focus around critical global issues
including Global Health, Development, Economy, Social Change, Human Rights, Migration and Identity, and the Environment.
Use their website's
Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
All major opportunities available.
Internships
Students can complete undergraduate research or an internship abroad.
Programs combine classroom study with hands-on work in the field.
This allows students to learn directly from local experts, witness local initiatives firsthand,
and gain valuable experience.
Scholarships
Affiliate grants vary
Pell Grant Match Award
HACU Scholarships (all UH students qualify to apply)
SIT Fund for students with high financial need
Arcos Learning Abroad
Offers Spanish courses for all levels, elective courses in English and Spanish for a variety of academic areas and internships.
Programs terms available year-round. Arcos focuses on four locations: Granada, Spain / Heredia, Costa Rica / Buenos Aires, Argentina / Oaxaca, Mexico.
Students stay with carefully vetted homestays in order to maximize their language learning opportunities and cultural immersion.
Majors
Coursework and programming available for a variety of majors. There is a particular focus on Spanish language and elective courses.
Internships
Internship courses for credit are available on Arcos programs.
This provides students with the opportunity to get hands-on experience in their discipline of interest. Internship options are available for summer and semester terms.
Other Unique Programs
Healthcare, Medical Spanish & Medical Shadowing programs in Argentina & Mexico
Bilingual Education program in Argentina, Animal Studies & Internship program in Costa Rica
Advanced Electives in Spanish in Spain.
University Studies Abroad Consortium
Offers programs in 28 countries across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Central and South America. USAC uniquely offers programs in smaller cities or towns; USAC strategically selects locations where students will have maximum opportunities to immerse themselves in the local culture. Programs in smaller cities also brings program costs down for students.
Majors
All major opportunities available. Use their website's
Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
All major opportunities available.
Volunteering & Internships
Students can volunteer abroad at most locations and may also
pursue an internship with USAC during the long semesters.
Scholarships
First Generation Scholarship
Multiple awards will be given in the amount of $750-$1,000.
Military Service Scholarship
Multiple awards will be given in the amount of $750-$1,000.
Regional Scholarships
Scholarships are available for each of the five geographic regions with USAC programs
(Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania). All degree-seeking students with a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible.
Multiple awards ranging from $500-$1,000 will be awarded each semester.
Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering (STEM) Scholarship
All degree-seeking students with a declared STEM major or minor and a minimum 3.0 GPA are
eligible for this scholarship.
Multiple awards will be given in the amount of $750-$1,000.
All scholarships are listed here
https://usac.edu/money-matters/scholarships-and-discounts