Win a $500 GEI Scholarship!

Enter to win and take the first step toward a life-changing global learning experience in Africa or Southeast Asia.
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Why Study Abroad with GEI?

At GEI, we believe that study abroad should be transformative - rooted in real-world learning, ethical engagement, and meaningful global impact. Our programs in Africa and Southeast Asia are designed to empower global change leaders - students who want to learn by doing, engage ethically with communities, and grow through real-world experiences. With GEI, you’ll explore meaningful themes, build global competencies, and return transformed.

Non-Traditional Destinations

Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam - where deep cultural learning meets global challenges.

Experiential & Community-Based

Engage in hands-on projects and learn side by side with local partners and changemakers.

Career-Aligned & Impactful

Internships, certificates, and fieldwork that develop your skills, expand your network, and build your future.

Scholarship Rules

1. Scholarship Amount
One (1) winner per GEI info session - either in-person or virtual - will receive a $500 scholarship to be applied toward the program fee of any eligible GEI study abroad or internship program.

2. Eligibility
To qualify for the scholarship, participants must:
  • Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. university.
  • Be 18 years or older at the time of entry.
  • Submit a valid email address via the scholarship sign-up form.
  • Attend one (1) GEI info session - either in-person or virtual - before the announced deadline.

3. Program Eligibility
The scholarship may be applied to:
  • Any 2026 GEI summer, semester, or internship program.
  • Faculty-led programs are excluded, unless specifically co-promoted as eligible.

4. Winner Selection
One winner will be randomly selected from all qualifying entries for each GEI info session.
The winner will be notified via email no later than three business days after the respective GEI info session.
If the selected winner does not respond within seven calendar days, a new winner may be chosen.

6. Scholarship Use & Limitations
The scholarship must be applied to a GEI program taking place in the same or the next calendar year.
It is non-transferable, non-refundable, and has no cash value.
It may be combined with other GEI discounts or funding opportunities, subject to approval.
If the program is canceled or postponed, the scholarship will be honored for future participation, within the eligibility window.

7. Additional Terms
GEI reserves the right to modify or cancel the giveaway at any time.
Submission of an entry constitutes consent to receive occasional program updates via email. You may unsubscribe at any time.
By entering, participants agree to abide by these official rules and GEI’s general terms and conditions.