INTERN ABROAD PROGRAM

GLOBAL VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP

4+ weeks of multidisciplinary remote placement with a host organization in Rwanda

AT A GLANCE

  • Global Internship Program
  • Multidisciplinary
  • Intern Abroad Destination: Rwanda
  • Dates: Flexible (year-round) - minimum 4 weeks
  • Eligibility: Any field and level of study

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Multinational impact, fully virtual
The Global Virtual Internship offers a flexible 4 U.S. credit internship experience that can be completed remotely from anywhere, with placements in Rwandan organizations across sectors like sustainability, education, public health, social innovation, and business. Ideal for students and recent graduates, the program features online professional mentorship, structured cohort learning, and a digital portfolio capstone - perfect for gaining international experience and leadership skills in a fully virtual environment.
Program Highlights
  • Custom virtual placements based on professional interests
  • Weekly mentor check-ins and peer group discussion for guided learning
  • Hands-on project work with organizations in Rwanda
  • Digital portfolio showcasing professional and intercultural competencies
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ACADEMICS

Program Structure
The Global Virtual Internship is a supervised remote placement spanning a minimum of four weeks. It allows students and early-career professionals to develop and apply their knowledge in a real-world international work environment - all from the comfort of home.

Participants are placed with a vetted local organization based on their level of study, skills, and career interests, with a customized internship plan developed in advance.

Interns benefit from a pre-placement orientation, weekly interactive learning sessions, and a formal supervisory meeting. Additional program elements include mentoring, peer collaboration, and professional development training, helping interns gain remote work experience while building global connections.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants will:
  • Apply professional skills in multicultural, remote environments
  • Reflect critically on virtual cross-cultural collaboration and global impact
  • Demonstrate project management within international team structures
  • Compile a polished digital portfolio summarizing their achievements and competencies
Further Details
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PROGRAM LOCATION: RWANDA

One of today’s greatest development success stories, Rwanda is Africa’s prime study abroad jewel. The country underwent a breathtaking transformation since the 1994 genocide. A model for poverty reduction and economic growth, it accounts for the highest percentage of women in parliament anywhere in the world. And the streets of its modern green capital Kigali are clean, safe, and free of corruption.

Dates, fees, and scholarships
The program dates are generally identical across all program locations.

Program dates

Application due date
Fees*

Year-round (4+ weeks)

3 months prior to program start
US $985 (4 weeks)
US $95 per additional week

We value full transparency and no hidden costs. As a result, you won’t have any disappointing surprises when you arrive. 

Included in your program fees are the internship placement, pre-internship advising, development of a personal internship plan and goals, project- or research-based internship work, virtual interdisciplinary training and cultural activities/immersion, facilitated group reflections sessions, and a final presentation/report/essay to synthesize the learning experience.


Scholarships:

GEI offers a variety of merit scholarships, trailblazer scholarships, and opportunity scholarships and grants. You can find further information as well as additional resources for external funding opportunities in the following blog post: Financial Assistance.

INSTRUCTORS & COORDINATORS

Meet our core team

All of our instructors and coordinators are highly experienced and resourceful professionals.
Waleed Fatth, MPH
Program Director
Francoise Uzamukunda, MA
Academic Director, East Africa
Thuy Phan, MA
Academic Director, Vietnam
Chone Chaowai, MIDP
Academic Director, Thailand
Kari Cousins, MA/MSc
Academic Director, Southern Africa
Yvan Rubengebenge
Operations Manager, Rwanda
Eric Kingoina, DCS
Operations Manager, Kenya
Dang Huynh, BA
Operations, Vietnam
Denyse Iradukunda, BA
Operations, Rwanda
Sammy Davies Mochama, BSc
Operations, Kenya
Mabwe Gwamure, BSc
Operations, South Africa

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