Student exchange programs are a great opportunity for personal growth. Not only will these programs broaden your knowledge, but it will also immerse you into the views of a different community and culture. Moreover, it will increase your awareness which leads to enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence. Furthermore, these student exchange programs also dictate you to develop the skills necessary to face the challenges outside your comfort zone.

Additionally, student exchange programs are great opportunities to connect and develop a friendship, all the while fostering a network on a global scale. Moreover, there are numbers of institutes that have opened the application for student exchange programs. Further, these institutes also provide scholarships. So hurry up and apply now!

Fully Funded Inclusive Global Leadership Initiative’s Summer Institute, USA

Location: USA

Application Deadline: 15 March 2019

The Inclusive Global Leadership Initiative (IGLI) is inviting nominations for third annual Summer Institute, in collaboration with the U.S. Institute of Peace. The 2019 Summer Institute will convene leading women-identifying activists from the frontlines of movements to advance peace, justice, and human rights across the world. Moreover, the Institute will offer these activists opportunities for training, networking, and learning on how to wage effective nonviolent movements for social change in their communities. Furthermore, IGLI has invited applications for exchange programs scholarships which are fully funded by Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy.

UNESCO International Fund 2019 (Up to $100,000)

Location: Specific Countries

Application Deadline: 13 June 2019

UNESCO is accepting proposals for innovative projects that aim to strengthen the cultural and creative sectors in developing countries. Moreover, The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) is a multi-donor fund, established to support its implementation in developing countries.

IFCD invests in projects that lead to structural change through the introduction and/or elaboration of policies and strategies that have a direct impact on the creation, production, distribution of cultural goods, services as well as activities. Further, the project aims to foster the emergence of a dynamic cultural sector, primarily through activities facilitating the introduction and/or elaboration of policies and strategies.

 International Summer School student exchange programs scholarships in Georgia: Fully Funded

Location: Georgia

Application Deadline: 31 March 2019

International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is inviting applications for International Summer School student exchange programs scholarships in Georgia. The “International Summer School on Migration” is organized within the framework of three EU-funded projects. The summer school is a joint initiative by three ICMPD-led projects: MOBILAZE, ENIGMMA 2 and the Prague Process Dialogue, Analyses and Training in Action. Moreover, the purpose of the one-week Summer School is to develop and foster critical academic exchange and reflection on migration issues among master students and young professionals of different disciplines. Further, the student exchange programs scholarships will include full board and lodge free of charge, as well as travel costs to all students. Also, there will be no participation fee.

 USIP Youth Leaders’ Exchange Programs Scholarship with His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Fully Funded

Location: Dharmasala, India

Application Deadline: 31 March 2019

The U.S. Institute of Peace together with His Holiness the Dalai Lama has joined to strengthen the abilities of youth leaders to build peace in the world’s most violent regions. The program will bring a group of youth peacebuilders for two days of conversation with the Dalai Lama. Further, the exchange program is aimed at youth discussing the ways in which youth can partner with international leaders to build peace. Moreover, the very engagement of youth with His Holiness will serve as a model for the youth on how to bridge intergenerational divides. Further, the exchange program is fully funded by the USIP.

Fully Funded European Forum Alpbach Scholarship

Location:  Austria

Application Deadline: 29 March 2019

Applications are open for the European Forum Alpbach Scholarship. The grant to participate in the Seminar Week and the Alpbach Symposia is available to international applicants up to the age of 30. Applications from all countries and academic disciplines are invited. Artists and non-graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. Moreover, the exchange programs scholarships are available which includes participation, accommodation, and daily allowance.

Fully Funded Summer Workshop 2019, USA

Location: USA

Application Deadline: 19 March 2019

The Banco Santander Georgetown University Partnership on Social Economy is accepting applications from students interested in participating in a two-week, multi-disciplinary workshop. Moreover, the workshop will examine key trends affecting social and economic inclusion and ask participants to develop innovative approaches as well as creative solutions. The student exchange programs scholarships include the workshop costs, room and half board (breakfast and lunch on weekdays). However, the student is responsible for air and ground transportation to Georgetown University and travel medical insurance, which is required to participate.

Funded NAWA Ulam Program 2019

Location: Poland

Application Deadline: 23 April 2019

The Ulam program is a special student exchange program that invites application from scientists from all over the world. The aim of the Ulam Program is to increase the internationalization of Polish HEIs and scientific institutions. Further, it aims to strengthen the scientific potential of Polish entities and to participate in their scientific activities, primarily research projects and didactics. Moreover, the scientists visiting Polish scientific institutions under the exchange program will receive a monthly Scholarship for the duration of their stay and a mobility allowance.

Funded Promoting Asian Leadership Project 2019 in Japan

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Application Deadline: 28 April 2019

Promoting Asian Leadership (PAL) has invited applications for a ten-day student exchange program in Japan. PAL Project is a student-run organization of Keio University and focuses on encouraging global leadership from within Asia. Moreover, they are part of an organization called I.I.R. (Institute of International Relations) of Keio University. Furthermore, their mission is to provide international students with various values and foster long-term relationships among them. Also, they are planning special experiences which applicants can interact with other participants from various countries. Besides, PAL is also providing student exchange programs scholarships which include the participation fee and the airfare.

Fully Funded Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy 2019 in Poland

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Application Deadline: 31 March 2019

Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy (WEASA) is accepting the application for summer student exchange programs. Further, the academy has welcomed mid-career professionals including policy analysts, experts, advisers, civil servants, NGO professionals, journalists, and journalists from the Eastern Partnership, the Western Balkans, and Poland. Besides, WEASA aims at accelerating political association, deepening economic integration, enhancing the mobility of citizens as well as strengthening sector cooperation between the European Union and Eastern Europe. Moreover, the WEASA is providing all reasonable travel expenses and provide board as well as lodging as the part of student exchange programs scholarships.

Fully Funded Google Connect Live 2019, USA

Location: San Jose, USA

Application Deadline: 30 April 2019

Google is bringing the forum of the global community of guides, Connect Live back in 2019. All over the world, Local Guides are on a mission to help people find the places worth discovering. To celebrate the stars of the global community, Connect Live is back and will be bigger than ever. Moreover, Google will host 200 Local Guides Levels 5 and above from around the world. Furthermore, Google is supporting the exchange program by providing financial aids which includes flights, transportation, meals, and hotel stays on primary arrival and departure dates. However, attendees will be responsible for securing visas on their own