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UC Davis Global Learning Photo Contest

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The annual UC Davis Global Learning Photo Contest (formerly called the 'UC Davis Study Abroad Photo Contest') aims to recognize and celebrate student photography taking place on the many global learning programs offered throughout the year. The deadline to submit photos is in early fall quarter, but we encourage students to submit their favorite photos on a rolling basis as programs conclude. Top prizes (for all winners and finalists): gift cards ranging from $25-$200. Full details.

UC Davis Global Learning Fair

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​October 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., ARC Ballrooms A&B—UC Davis Campus. Join us at the UC Davis Global Learning Fair to learn about the variety of global opportunities and funding resources available to you. The fair features global leadership opportunities, study abroad programs, global internships, post-graduate global opportunities, funding opportunities and more! Fill out the interest form to receive regular updates.

Global Leadership, Internships, and Research

Globally Focused First-Year Seminars and First-Year Aggie Connections

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​First-Year Seminars and First-Year Aggie Connections are small cohort-based courses and connections that link students around a common theme. Learn more about the globally focused first-year seminars and connections open for fall registration.

Global Learning Course Offered Fall Quarter 2025: EAP 001—Global Thinking

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Global Learning Hub offers an interdisciplinary course aimed at developing students’ skills as global actors and change-makers—from critical thinking and problem-solving to creative research, effective writing and public speaking, strategic project management and intercultural communication. Course offering TR, 4:40–6:00 p.m., International Center 3119. See: UC Davis General Catalog (CRN 27322).

Global Affairs United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Internship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This internship provides an opportunity for UC Davis undergraduate students to actively contribute to campus engagement on the SDGs, gaining knowledge of organizational strategy, campus and external coordination and communications and analytical skills to support this global agenda. Deadline: September 12.

Global Affairs Pal Program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Pal Program pairs up UC Davis undergraduate students for intercultural conversation experiences. Participants can use weekly one-hour sessions to increase their intercultural awareness, practice a target language and develop friendships. Fall quarter registration now open.

Competitions, Challenges, and Funding

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

This program offers annual awards for U.S. citizens who will have bachelor’s degrees by the 2025-26 academic year to conduct research, study or teach English in over 140 countries worldwide. Learn more about eligibility, timeline and requirements. Campus Deadline: September 4.

Schwarzman Scholars

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Receive a full scholarship for a one-year graduate program (M.A. in Global Affairs) at Schwarzman College of Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Scholars will study and live at Schwarzman College and partake in a core curriculum focusing on public policy, economics and business or international relations. Deadline: September 10.

Luce Scholars Program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Luce Scholars Program provides leadership training, stipends, language training and individualized professional placement in Asia for 18 scholars each year. This transformational program is experiential rather than academic and is not intended for those seeking research funding. Apply now. Deadline: September 15.

Gilman International Scholarship Program

Are you looking for funding support for a study or internship abroad program next year? The Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for Federal Pell Grant recipients to participate in study and internship abroad programs. Applications will open in mid-August for programs that start between December 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026. Deadline: October 3.

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Applications are now open for this fellowship, which provides a stipend for one academic year (two semesters or three quarters) of advanced-level language study in East or Southeast Asia. By the start of the grant, applicants should have received a bachelor’s degree and have the equivalent of three years of language study. Deadline: December 30.

Siddall Sheffield Scholarship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The University of Sheffield’s Siddall Sheffield Scholarship offers full tuition and a £18,000 (approx. $23,000) stipend for a one-year Engineering Master’s. Open to talented U.S. students across a range of disciplines—from Aerospace to Computer Science. Apply now. Deadline: January 13.

Study Abroad

UCEAP 101 – Your Adventure Starts Here

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you’re excited about studying abroad but unsure how to get started, we have an upcoming webinar that offers a fun and helpful introduction to studying abroad and UCEAP. Register to attend the session, get answers to your questions and start planning your study abroad adventure!

Upcoming Info Sessions and Events

Roots and Bridges: APRU Indigenous Connections Seminar Series 2025

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​August 28, 3 p.m., virtual. Join this seminar series to hear works-in-progress, exchange ideas and strategies, and explore relevant topics related to Indigenous Peoples and communities from the Asia-Pacific region. Researchers from a broad range of academic fields will present their fieldwork, research, methodologies, insights and findings. Register now.

Peace Corps Application Workshop: Davis

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​September 16, 4 p.m., virtual. Make your Peace Corps application stand out from the rest. Attend this workshop to learn how to browse volunteer openings, find the right program and strengthen your application. You will be guided step-by-step through the online application. Learn ways to improve your chances and ask questions about service. Register now.