Fund for Education Abroad

🌟 Volunteer With FEA! 🌟
Are you passionate about making study abroad more accessible? Join the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) as a scholarship reviewer!

💼 What You’ll Do:
✔️ Review scholarship applications during our two annual cycles (Spring: Sept-Oct; Summer/Fall/AY: Feb-Mar).
✔️ Attend 2 mandatory reviewer trainings to prepare for your role.
✔️ Contribute to our mission by helping identify outstanding applicants from underrepresented communities.
✔️ Spend 3-6 hours per round shaping the future of study abroad!

🎓 Comprehensive Training Provided:
Our virtual sessions and practice reviews will equip you with the tools to evaluate applications fairly and consistently.

🤝 Your time and dedication help us empower students to pursue their dreams abroad. Whether you can review one round or all three, your contribution is invaluable!

📩 Sign up now and make a difference! 🌍✨

🔗 Click the link to learn more and volunteer today.
👉 https://fundforeducationabroad.org/volunteers/ #:~:text=The%20Scholarship%20Review%20Process&text=Volunteer%20reviewers%20are%20invited%20to,of%20training%20before%20beginning%20reviews

FEA is looking to ring in the new year with TWO new interns: a Social Media & Marketing Intern, and an Administration & Development Intern! 🥳🎉

Are you or someone you know interested in gaining tangible skills related to international education and/or nonprofit work? Be sure to complete the online application form by FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, AT 11:59 PM Eastern Time. More information, including the job postings and application forms can be found here: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/about/jobs/

We look forward to receiving your applications! 🎊

🌍✨ Join us this ! ✨🌍

🎉 Next Tuesday, December 17th, we celebrate the amazing FEA community breaking barriers and making international education accessible for all!

📣 Don’t miss it:
“Preparing Students for Study Abroad During Political Transitions”
🗓️ Tuesday, December 17 | 🕐 1 PM ET

🎓 Featuring education abroad experts Sara Dart, from Education in Ireland; Shawna Parker, from CEA CAPA Education Abroad; Kate McSurley, from WorldStrides; and Natalie Lulia, from Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao; with Dr. Maureen Manning, from The PIE, as our moderator.


💬 Together, we’ll explore how to empower students navigating global political challenges. Let’s tackle questions like:
🌟 How can students represent “all Americans” abroad?
🌟 What do they need to know about political transitions in their host countries?

🔗 RSVP via the link in bio and join the conversation! Together, we’re making study abroad more inclusive and impactful. 💡🌎
👉 https://lnkd.in/gM_D6bM3

🎁✨ Season’s Givings with Rick Steves’ Europe! ✨🎁

This holiday season, we are honored to announce that FEA is a beneficiary of the Rick Steves’ Europe Season’s Givings campaign! 🌟

When you book a Rick Steves tour, $100 will be donated to an impactful cause—and you can choose FEA to help make international education accessible to all. 🌏🎓

At FEA, our mission is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students with financial need who are underrepresented in U.S. study abroad. We prioritize supporting students of color, first-generation college students, and community college students—helping them access life-changing, global opportunities that empower them to shape a better world.

📅 Book your Rick Steves tour today and make a lasting difference this holiday season. Together, let’s create a world where education abroad is accessible to all!

Thank you, Rick Steves' Europe, for making this possible. 💌

🎉 Countdown to GivingTuesday: Celebrate 15 Years of FEA with Us! 🎉

This Giving Tuesday, we’re gearing up on 15 years of empowering students through study abroad—and you can be part of the celebration! 🌍✨

Our goal: 15 new donors giving $15/month to honor 15 incredible years of FEA. Together, this support means 2–3 more scholarships each year, opening doors for students who face financial barriers to global education.

Your $15 a month:
💡 Provides life-changing study abroad opportunities.
🌎 Amplifies the voices of students from diverse backgrounds.
🎓 Builds a future where access to global learning is possible for everyone.

Join us in celebrating this milestone by becoming one of our 15 champions. Let’s make this Giving Tuesday the start of the next 15 years of transformation!

📲 Click the link to start your journey as a monthly donor today. 💛
👉 https://fundforeducationabroad.org/donate/

It was wonderful to have our Gala at the Embassy of Denmark in the United States! Thank you to Ambassador Møller Sørensen for welcoming everyone to the Gala and hosting us at your residence. It was a beautiful night to celebrate, and we are so proud of FEA's many connections to Denmark. Both our Chair of the Board and our Executive Director studied abroad in Copenhagen through DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia! Thank you for a beautiful evening celebrating study abroad access.

🌍✨ Celebrating diversity in study abroad!

At FEA, we’re proud to support:
💜 31.9% LGBTQ+ students
🎨 85.2% students of color
📚 78.6% first-generation college students
🏫 34.8% community college students

Together, we’re redefining who studies abroad and creating opportunities for all. 💼✈️



Note: National Statistics from IIE Open Doors & CASSIE reports

Only two days until the Gala! 🎉✨

We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors—Scholartrip and University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)—for helping us make this event possible. Your support is opening doors to global education and making an impact! Let the countdown begin! 🌍✈️

🌟 Big News! 🌟 FEA has received *Honorable Mention* for the 2024 IIE Empower Award! 🎉 This recognition from the IIE’s Center for Access and Equity celebrates FEA’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in international education. 🌍✨

The Empower Award honors initiatives that go above and beyond in breaking down barriers and expanding opportunities for all students. We’re proud to be part of a movement that’s changing the face of study abroad! 💙🌎

Read more about this achievement 👉 https://www.iie.org/empoweraward

On today’s , we’re thrilled to introduce Jolina Obligacion, one of our scholars currently studying abroad in Costa Rica! 🇨🇷✈️

Jolina is a nursing student with a passion for improving healthcare access for Spanish-speaking patients. During her time abroad, she is immersing herself in Tico culture, staying with a local host family, and taking a medical Spanish course to enhance her skills. 💉🩺

Beyond the classroom, Jolina recounts exploring Costa Rica’s stunning landscapes, from ziplining through the Monteverde Cloud Forest to spotting wildlife in national parks. Each experience enriches her understanding of cultural differences and holistic well-being. 🌿🌍

Check out her full story on our website: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/discovering-the-pura-vida-in-costa-rica/ ✨

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Fritz Kaufmann Awardee! 🎉✨Join us at the FEA Scholar Gala to honor an individual who embodies the resilience and dedication to cross-cultural understanding that Professor Fritz Kaufmann championed: Chef Eric Adjepong, acclaimed American chef, television personality, and author. With a passion for sharing culture through food, Chef Adjepong is sure to inspire us all! 🌍

📅 Save the date: Thursday, November 14th, 2024
📍 Venue: Danish Ambassador’s Residence, Washington, DC
👗 Dress: Semi-formal & fun!

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of food, an open bar, a silent auction, and inspiring stories from FEA Scholars. Let’s gather to celebrate and raise funds for future scholarships! 🥂

Click the link and secure your tickets and be part of this special night: https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=feascholars&ppid=36 ✨

A big thank you to everyone who submitted their Spring ’25 applications by our September 18th deadline! We are currently reviewing over 1,500 applications and you can expect to hear back from us in November! 🤗

If you missed this deadline, don’t worry! You can apply for our Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Academic Year 2025-2026 scholarships. Applications are tentatively set to open on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, and close on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern. Please note that these dates are subject to change, and any updates will be posted here! 🚀

🎉 Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 We’re excited to honor the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities all month long! ✨

Stay tuned to our Instagram stories for polls, fun facts, and spotlights on influential leaders who’ve made a global impact. Plus, hear from FEA students as they share their experiences celebrating and engaging with Hispanic and Latine heritage! 🇦🇷🇧🇴🇨🇱🇨🇴🇨🇷🇨🇺🇩🇴🇪🇨🇸🇻🇬🇹🇭🇳🇲🇽🇳🇮🇵🇦🇵🇾🇵🇪🇵🇷🇪🇸🇺🇾🇻🇪

We are dedicated to celebrating and fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion of communities around the world! 🌎✨

Don’t miss out—there’s so much to celebrate! 💃🏽🎶

⏰ The final countdown is here—24 HOURS LEFT to apply! 🚨

The clock is ticking, and tomorrow at noon Eastern is your last chance to submit your FEA Scholarship application! Don't wait until it's too late. 🤩

Planning to study abroad this winter or spring? Take the leap and get your application in now! https://fundforeducationabroad.org/apply/ ✈️

On today’s we’re excited to introduce Alexandria Thomas, one of our Summer ‘24 scholars, who takes us along her 10-day study abroad experience through Italy, Germany, and Switzerland! 🇮🇹🇩🇪🇨🇭

Alexandria is a first-generation college student and LGBTQ+ advocate with a passion for supporting marginalized communities. She dreams of opening a transitional home for felons, offering vital resources to help them successfully reintegrate into society. 🏠💪

Despite encountering various obstacles, each experience deepened Alexandria’s appreciation for cultural differences. Whether navigating Munich or admiring the Swiss Alps and Lake Como, every moment left a lasting impression. Travel isn’t just about new places; it’s about embracing new perspectives. ✈️🌍

We invite you to read the full blog entry on our website 👉 https://fundforeducationabroad.org/journal/obedazer-fladdlesuppe-and-funicular-trains-in-europe/