As University officials vet candidates for various on-campus appointments, a common question arises, “Can I extend an offer to a visiting foreign scholar”? The answer to this question is yes! Although there are certain eligibility requirements that must be met, visiting on a J-1 visa is one of the options the University can use to […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah officials recently traveled to Islamabad, Pakistan to hold the first Stakeholders Meeting of the new Higher Education Systems Strengthening Activity (HESSA)—a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)—funded initiative aimed at advancing the country’s higher education system. A 5-year, $19 million grant was awarded to the U and partners by USAID to provide […]
Read More***As of July 13, 2022, the U is no longer accepting donations to the Utah for Ukraine Supply Drive, led by Dr. Bogdana Schmidt (Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health). The outpouring of support has been absolutely inspiring and we are grateful to be part of this big-hearted community. The last shipment […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah Asia Campus in Incheon, South Korea, was recently selected as a “The Most Trusted Brand Award by Consumers in 2022” in the Global Education Institutions category by South Korean multimedia company, Digital Chosun. “It is an honor to be recognized as one of the most trusted brands in South Korea by […]
Read MoreDid you know the University of Utah offers a summer high school program in Ghana? The Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity host high school students for four weeks in Ghana and at the University of Oxford through the Ensign Global Leaders program. The program focuses on teaching students about the intersection of business and health, through an integrative, […]
Read MoreGo Learn with the University of Utah is now boarding! Go Learn is the University of Utah’s travel and learn program as well as the exclusive travel provider for the University of Utah Alumni Association. Join fellow U alumni and explore the world under the guidance of hand-selected University of Utah professors or experts. Each […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship provides financial support to under-represented individuals who want to participate in Learning Abroad programs. The competitive scholarship is awarded twice each academic year–in October and March–and 19 U students will embark on international experiences this year with help from the scholarship. Their destinations include Costa […]
Read MoreWhen thinking about applying for a Fulbright award, here are some important tips to consider: Choose a country strategically List what you hope to gain from applying to a specific country, including your familiarity with the language, culture, and history of that country. Would you have more in common and knowledge about a different country? […]
Read MoreLearning Abroad will host a series of scholarship webinars this semester. First up are our Office for Global Engagement (OGE) Scholarship sessions. Students interested in our broad slate of OGE scholarships can learn more about each opportunity and best practices for a successful application. Learning Abroad regularly awards over a quarter of a million dollars […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah students can apply by January 28, 2022, for awards up to $18,000 in tuition funding, plus stipends, for studying an underrepresented language. The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) scholarship, a program of the U.S. Department of Education, provides financial support toward tuition and fees to eligible undergraduate students interested in studying […]
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