Fund for Education Abroad

Today we are highlighting one of our Rainbow Scholarships: the Kacenga-Cladera Family Rainbow Scholarship! 🌈

Swipe for more information on the scholarship and to see two of our recent recipients! 🌍

Today we are highlighting a blog from 2019 by alumni Jane Ly, who writes about her observations, experiences, and conversations about LGBTQ+ individuals in Japan during her summer abroad! 🇯🇵 🏳️‍🌈

One of Jane's goals for studying abroad was to "better understand/connect with Japan’s LGBTQ community to create a line of communication to help q***r students in Japan & the USA." 🌈

To read more, click this link: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/lgbtq-people-exist-japan/

Join us in celebrating the start of Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 🌎 At FEA, we believe in embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity wherever our journeys take us. Here's to exploring new cultures, fostering understanding, and celebrating our authentic selves.

Today we highlight another blog by an Asian-American identifying scholar, Heidi Yun! (Spring '23) 💫

Embracing diversity in London was refreshing, but traveling through Europe brought unexpected challenges. Confronting stereotypes head-on can teach the power of respectful dialogue and deepen understanding of cultural inclusion. 🌍 Read more here: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/studying-abroad-as-an-asian-american-student/

Today we wanted to highlight a fantastic Mentor/Mentee duo: Yasmin and Makeda! 👭

Through our Peer Network Mentorship program, we matched Yasmin with Makeda: an international travel blogger and host of the podcast "The Sobe Pod", who explains how one of her goals through her work "was to encourage global travel within POC communities." With her experience in travel within South Korea, Makeda has provided valuable guidance during Yasmin's transition to life abroad. The two even had the opportunity to meet in person and spend time together! ✈

Here with our official recap of our LGBTQ+ Scholarship Advocacy & Framing event in collaboration with PFund Foundation and DIS - Study Abroad on April 29th! 📸 Swipe for some photo highlights!

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✨ You heard right! We are back with our FEAtured Wellness Event! 🧘‍♀️

Join us on Tuesday, May 28th at Magnolia Yoga Studio in Louisiana for some gentle movement and meditation as part of our NAFSA Conference! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, but space is limited! Reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/HxVCfz13LPChyyeQA ✍

And as a reminder, there is still time to join as a sponsor, starting at $250! In sponsoring this event, know that your gift is going to local, BIPOC- and women-owned businesses AND that you're making scholarships possible for future FEA Scholars. (And of course, you'd get tickets to this limited-capacity event for your sponsorship!) For more information on sponsorships, go to https://fundforeducationabroad.org/events/ . Please let us know if you're interested in providing sponsorship by Friday, May 10th.

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CEA CAPA is proud to be a sponsor of the 2024 NAFSA Association of International Educators Rainbow SIG reception in support of the Fund for Education Abroad Rainbow Scholarship, which supports deserving LGBTQ+ students with funding for undergraduate experiences abroad. To learn more about the Rainbow Scholarship visit https://fundforeducationabroad.org/?scholarship=rainbow-scholarship.

Today we are extending a big THANK YOU to IES Abroad for their sponsorship of FEAtured Wellness! Their help is going towards BIPOC- and women-owned businesses AND making scholarships possible for future FEA Scholars.

❗ AND AS A REMINDER ❗ -- Reserve your spot in our limited-capacity event! Spaces are filling quickly, find information here: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/events/ and RSVP here: https://forms.gle/HxVCfz13LPChyyeQ

Today we highlight another Scholar Photo, this time we look back on scholar Tuong Mien Nguyen's "Agroecological Practicum" in Cuba! 🇨🇺

To read her story involving agroecology in Cuba, go to https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/cuba-study-abroad-agroecological-practicum/ 🌱

❗ 2 WEEK REMINDER ❗
Make sure to reserve your spot; spaces are limited and being filled fast!

✨ You heard right! We are back with our FEAtured Wellness Event! 🧘‍♀️

Join us on Tuesday, May 28th at Magnolia Yoga Studio in Louisiana for some gentle movement and meditation as part of our NAFSA Conference! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, but space is limited! Reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/HxVCfz13LPChyyeQA ✍

And as a reminder, there is still time to join as a sponsor, starting at $250! In sponsoring this event, know that your gift is going to local, BIPOC- and women-owned businesses AND that you're making scholarships possible for future FEA Scholars. (And of course, you'd get tickets to this limited-capacity event for your sponsorship!) For more information on sponsorships, go to https://fundforeducationabroad.org/events/ . Please let us know if you're interested in providing sponsorship by Friday, May 10th.

❣ Make sure to SAVE THE DATE! ❣

Have you checked out our Instagram today? Join us at on Instagram while scholar Destini Simon takes us on a day-in-the-life of her class trip to Paris, France! 🇫🇷

Today we highlight another Scholar Blog for AAPI Month from scholar Ashley Suh, who studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain during Summer '23! 🇪🇸 🌊

Read about how she navigated cultural differences and racist experiences outside of the United States at this link: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/racism-and-the-importance-of-friends/

As we enter the beginning of May, we want to acknowledge and celebrate the start of AAPI Month with our global community! 🌏 💚

Make sure to tune in for the rest of this month as we highlight blogs, photography, and stories from our Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander Identifying scholars.

✨ You heard right! We are back with our FEAtured Wellness Event! 🧘‍♀️

Join us on Tuesday, May 28th at Magnolia Yoga Studio in Louisiana for some gentle movement and meditation as part of our NAFSA Conference! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, but space is limited! Reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/HxVCfz13LPChyyeQA ✍

And as a reminder, there is still time to join as a sponsor, starting at $250! In sponsoring this event, know that your gift is going to local, BIPOC- and women-owned businesses AND that you're making scholarships possible for future FEA Scholars. (And of course, you'd get tickets to this limited-capacity event for your sponsorship!) For more information on sponsorships, go to https://fundforeducationabroad.org/events/ . Please let us know if you're interested in providing sponsorship by Friday, May 10th.

❣ Make sure to SAVE THE DATE! ❣

We are back with another Scholar Photo Highlight, this time, from our scholar Abdirisak from his time abroad in Greece! 🇬🇷 📸

To read the blog connected with the gorgeous shot, click here: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/greek-adventures/

Summer is approaching, which makes it the perfect time to highlight some scholar blogs from Summer 2023! 🏖 ☀

Today, we highlight our scholar Benjamin, who had the opportunity to spend last summer in Taipei, Taiwan! 🇹🇼 Read in more detail about his experiences here: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/fulong-beach/

Today we welcome our newest cohort of FEA Scholars to our family! 🎉 ❗

We have awarded more than $310,000 in scholarships in this cycle, totaling over $3.7 million in scholarships granted since our start in 2010. This year's application cycle was our largest ever! The 96 awardees were selected by 117 volunteer reviewers and FEA staff from among 2,770 applicants. 👨‍🎓

Check out some of our statistics in the second photo. Congratulations to our new cohort, we are so excited to see your future adventures! 🌎 🛩

Today is the last day to RSVP for this event! Make sure to reserve your spot. 🌈

Join us in solidarity with PFund Foundation and DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia for a special evening in support of LGBTQ+ student scholarships! 🏳️‍🌈

This event on Monday, April 29, features an insightful presentation on LGBTQ+ scholarship advocacy and framing, where we'll discuss the LGBTQ+ scholarship landscape, what we're learning from students about the need for scholarships, and what things are impacting LGBTQ+ students' financial need. Following the presentation, enjoy a reception with light refreshments. Spots for the presentation may be limited, so RSVP by Friday, April 19 to secure your spot! https://forms.gle/2Td6ydk3SakNwFab8

Big thanks to DIS for sponsoring this meaningful and memorable event. We hope to see you in Minneapolis! 🌈

Highlighting more scholar photography this week, this time we are continent-hopping with Fall 2023 scholar Antanisha during her trip to Morocco, which is only a boat ride away from her study abroad location in Seville, Spain! 🇪🇸

To read the blog post associated with this amazing shot, go to https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/trip-to-morocco/ ⛵

Reminder that this event is still open for RSVP's! Click the original post to find information and the link to reserve your spot! 🌈 RSVP by April 19th!

Join us in solidarity with PFund Foundation and DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia for a special evening in support of LGBTQ+ student scholarships! 🏳️‍🌈

This event on Monday, April 29, features an insightful presentation on LGBTQ+ scholarship advocacy and framing, where we'll discuss the LGBTQ+ scholarship landscape, what we're learning from students about the need for scholarships, and what things are impacting LGBTQ+ students' financial need. Following the presentation, enjoy a reception with light refreshments. Spots for the presentation may be limited, so RSVP by Friday, April 19 to secure your spot! https://forms.gle/2Td6ydk3SakNwFab8

Big thanks to DIS for sponsoring this meaningful and memorable event. We hope to see you in Minneapolis! 🌈

It's time for another Scholar Blog Highlight! This time, we take a look at Leonardo during his time abroad in Quito, Ecuador! 🇪🇨

Read about his experiences connecting to his host family and community through his making of a Shigra, and how he deepened his cultural awareness in the process! Find the link here: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/shigra-1-0/ 🌿

Join us in highlighting some FEA Scholar Photography, beginning with this gorgeous shot: The Black and White Deserts provided by our scholar Nosimat Salami during her time studying abroad in Cairo, Egypt! 🇪🇬

❗ As a reminder, our event "LGBTQ+ Scholarship Advocacy and Framing" in Minneapolis is still accepting RSVPs! Click here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/2Td6ydk3SakNwFab8 ❗

Join us in solidarity with PFund Foundation and DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia for a special evening in support of LGBTQ+ student scholarships! 🏳️‍🌈

This event on Monday, April 29, features an insightful presentation on LGBTQ+ scholarship advocacy and framing, where we'll discuss the LGBTQ+ scholarship landscape, what we're learning from students about the need for scholarships, and what things are impacting LGBTQ+ students' financial need. Following the presentation, enjoy a reception with light refreshments. Spots for the presentation may be limited, so RSVP by Friday, April 19 to secure your spot! https://forms.gle/2Td6ydk3SakNwFab8

Big thanks to DIS for sponsoring this meaningful and memorable event. We hope to see you in Minneapolis! 🌈

❗ SCHOLAR BLOG HIGHLIGHT #3 ❗ With Frida Sanchez-Rosalino, who studied abroad in Seville, Spain in Fall 2023.

🇪🇸 Read about her experiences as an English student-teacher in her local community and how she navigated the cultural differences at this link: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/teaching-english-in-spain/

Coming in with another Named Scholarship Highlight for Women's History Month: this time, from one of our FEA Trustees, Jan Kieling: The Rainbow Scholarship! 🌈

The Jan Kieling Rainbow Scholarship is available to deserving students who identify as LGBTQ+ attending a study abroad program of any length. Check out one of our most recent Rainbow Scholarship Recipients! 🌟

💡 SCHOLAR BLOG HIGHLIGHT Nº2! 💡

Featuring Ella Byerley, who studied abroad in Bali, Indonesia! Read about her experiences navigating self-care and adventure in her time abroad at the following link: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/balance-and-beauty-in-bali/

Highlighting the Lynn Stevens Memorial Scholarship! 🌟

This scholarship is established in memory of Lynn Stevens - artist, writer, and world traveler. This scholarship will be available to deserving U.S. undergraduates attending a study abroad program of any length.

We additionally wanted to express our deepest gratitude to Lynn Steven's family for their years of contributions to diversifying and making more accessible the study abroad experience for our scholars. 🌍

Check out our most recent Lynn Stevens Memorial Scholarship recipient, shown on the last slide! For more information on our named scholarships, visit https://fundforeducationabroad.org/scholarships/