Notre Dame Global believes that study abroad is a unique opportunity for academic, personal, and intercultural growth. With generous support from alumni and donors, NDG Study Abroad is proud to offer funding to students to participate in faculty-led summer study abroad opportunities.
- Students participating in two NDG-sponsored summer study abroad programs within the same summer will automatically receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Notre Dame Global Expanding Global Access Award
OVERVIEW
The ExpaNDing Global Access Award advances Notre Dame’s goals for internationalization by providing opportunities for Notre Dame students to participate in enriching summer faculty-led study abroad programs. The purpose of this fund is to support students with limited financial resources. All students on financial aid are eligible to apply regardless of the program location, however priority will be given to students applying to programs in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
ELIGIBILITY
- Undergraduate, full-time, degree-seeking Notre Dame students in good academic and conduct standing.
- Participate in an Notre Dame Global summer study abroad program.
- Have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.
- Preference will be given to 1st Generation students and Pell Grant-eligible students.
FUNDING
Awards will be granted towards the cost of study abroad program fee and the funds will be distributed to student accounts prior to the start of the program. Students will be notified of their award amount by the study abroad office.
APPLICATION
Students are required to submit a complete application by answering the following questions which can be submitted in the link below.
- Why did you choose this summer study abroad program and location?
- How do you anticipate this experience will contribute to your personal growth as a Global Citizen?
Please limit written responses to no more than 500 words.
Applications open September 15, 2025 until November 15, 2025. Students will be notified of funding in December, when decisions are released.
CONTACT
Please contact Ellen Budell (ebudell@nd.edu) if you have questions.
Apply for an Expanding Global Access Award
Daniel, Sharon (Fedor), Mary, John, and James Hunter Family Endowment Fund
Overview
The Daniel, Sharon (Fedor), Mary, John, and James Hunter Family Endowment Fund advances Notre Dame’s goals for internationalization by supporting the deepening of students’ global education. The Fund provides opportunities and access to summer study abroad programs, promoting the integration of international education into students’ courses of study.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Undergraduate, full-time, degree-seeking Notre Dame students in good academic standing
- Participate in an NDG summer program
Funding
Each student will receive between $1,000-$6,000 per award. The award amount is determined by the student’s financial need. Students who are awarded the funds will be responsible for developing a “Go Further” project. Project development will take place in spring prior to the summer study abroad program. Once selected, the study abroad office will collaborate with students on their projects.
Go Further Project
This project is a requirement for the recipient of the Daniel, Sharon (Fedor), Mary, John, and James Hunter Family Endowment Fund. The project’s goal is to help increase awareness of summer study abroad programs offered by NDG.
Projects need to be completed by August 31st of the award year.
Application
Students are required to submit a complete application by answering the following questions which can be submitted in the link below.
- Why did you choose this summer study abroad program and location?
- How do you anticipate this experience will contribute to your personal growth as a Global Citizen?
REMINDER: ALL projects must promote summer abroad programs offered by NDG.
Applications open September 15, 2025 until November 15, 2025. Students will be notified of funding in December, when decisions are released.
Contact
Please contact Ellen Budell (ebudell@nd.edu) if you have questions.
Apply for Hunter Family Endowment Funding
Sau Ching Foundation Endowment for Excellence
Overview
Established in 2021, the Sau Ching Foundation Endowment for Excellence supports initiatives by NDG, the Center for the Study of Languages & Cultures and the College of Arts & Letters that promote intercultural learning, diversity, and inclusion with preference given to programs that foster connections with and greater understanding of Hong Kong, the Greater China Region, and Asia. The Sau Ching Global Scholars for Asia scholarship provides students with the opportunity to study abroad during a summer program, develop their intercultural competency, and engage in an independent intercultural learning project.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate, full-time, degree-seeking Notre Dame students in good academic standing.
- Participate in an NDG summer study abroad program, or other research program, internship, or language training during the summer.
- Students must develop and work on an intercultural learning project during their program abroad, and present their findings at the annual NDG Global Engagement Symposium in November.
- Preference will be given to students who engage with Hong Kong, the Greater China Region, and Asia, or seek engagement with Asian communities around the world, and are interested in doing research on topics related to Asia and Asian studies
Funding
Each Sau Ching Global Scholar for Asia will receive a study abroad scholarship of up to $6,000, which can be used for program fee/tuition, airfare and transportation, and housing. Award amount will be determined by the student’s financial need, program costs and project proposal.
Intercultural Learning Project Proposal
One way to foster cultural curiosity and develop one’s intercultural competence is through immersion in another culture that is different from our own. Sau Ching Global Scholars should submit a proposal that outlines key questions or themes they seek to explore through engagement with local communities during their study abroad program. Successful projects will aim to:
- Explore core concepts of culture, communication, and intercultural competence
- Identify cultural differences and explore cultural values
- Deepen understanding of linguistic and cultural differences
- Navigate one’s own identity and cultivate greater cultural self-awareness
- Manage cultural transitions and resolve differences
Previous Intercultural Learning Projects include:
- Chinese Italian Immigrant Experience as Told through Stories and Conversations on the Streets of Milan
- Comparisons of Japanese and American Business Culture
- Principles of Real Estate Finance and Marketing in Thailand
Applications open September 15, 2025 until November 15, 2025. Students will be notified of funding in December, when decisions are released.
Contact
Please contact Ellen Budell (ebudell@nd.edu) if you have questions.