Global Learning News & Announcements

March 2026 Newsletter

This is a monthly email of global opportunities—on campus, online, in our region and around the world—as well as grants and scholarships. Contact us to learn more, get advising or attend one of our events!

Latest News

New Global Aggies Blog: “Applying Global Learning to Queer Activism Research in Seoul”

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Through the UC Davis Global Grad Grants (Research Track), Cultural Studies Ph.D. candidate Sungwon Heo spent three months in Seoul conducting fieldwork on youth community engagement. By centering cultural humility and active listening, he deepened his research on the lived experiences behind public participation. The experience will directly inform his doctoral dissertation and future work in the field.

Study Abroad

UC Davis Summer Abroad Programs—Deadline March 19

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Dreaming of studying abroad? There is still time to enroll in a UC Davis Summer or Quarter Abroad program for 2026. Programs fill on a first-completed, first-reserved basis. Financial aid applies and scholarships are available. To apply, create a Global Learning Profile.

Grant Available—Building Sustainable Water Treatment Systems

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A $60,000 grant is available for the Summer Abroad Building Sustainable Water Treatment Systems program in Guadalajara, Mexico. All students who enroll will receive $2,813 toward their Accommodations and Services Abroad Fee, as well as their out-of-pocket expenses. No additional application required.

University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​UCEAP is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Final deadlines for Summer, Fall, and Academic Year programs are approaching, and vary by program. Applications for Spring 2027 programs open April 15. Programs provide UC credit and financial aid, and options include immersion, special focus areas, language and culture studies, and internships. Explore available programs today.

Connect with UCEAP on Instagram

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Stay updated on exciting study abroad opportunities, application deadlines and helpful tips from past participants. Following UCEAP also gives you access to real student experiences, event announcements and important program updates—all in one place. Stay informed, inspired and ready to take the next step in your global journey.

UCEAP Health Clearance

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Get prepared for your study abroad journey with this clear overview of the UCEAP health clearance process and what to expect. Read the article on The Californian Abroad.

Global Leadership, Internships and Research

Global Impact Fellows Program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Global Impact Fellows Program is a one-year commitment to leading or supporting a student-led initiative that addresses a global+local issue. Students will develop project management, leadership and specialized technical skills in an environment that fosters real autonomy. Info Session: March 11, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Apply now. Deadline: May 1.

Global Affairs United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Internship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This internship offers UC Davis undergraduate students the opportunity to actively contribute to campus engagement on the SDGs while gaining experience in organizational strategy, campus and external coordination and communications, and analytical skills in support of this global agenda. Deadline: March 20.

UC Davis College Corps

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​College Corps is a service fellowship that gives undergraduates the opportunity to earn up to $10,000 while making a meaningful difference in local communities. Fellows gain hands-on experience in K–12 education, climate action, food insecurity and economic opportunity while building valuable professional skills. Info Session: March 24, 6–7 p.m. Apply now. Priority Deadline: April 2.

Cross-Cultural Communication Workshop Series

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Students will participate in weekly online workshops, discussion activities, guest speakers and case studies focused on global communication and education. Students will also practice cross-cultural communication skills to address local challenges and gain a deeper appreciation for diverse perspectives. This workshop is open to current and graduating undergraduate students. Register now. Deadline: March 31.

Aga Khan University Virtual Summer Internship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Gain professional experience, expand your global perspective, and develop cross-cultural skills through a structured 12-week virtual placement (15 hours per week) from June 8–August 28. The program fee is $800 USD and is open to undergraduates, master’s students and recent graduates. Apply now. Deadline: April 19.

Competitions, Challenges and Funding

Widening Circles: Global Social Impact Program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In this funded summer 2026 program, students explore ethical global engagement through online learning, mentorship, and reflection and pair it with a social impact internship, volunteer opportunity, or globally-focused research project—locally or abroad. The program fee is covered and participants receive a $2,000 grant. Apply now. Deadline: March 16.

Global Aggies Award for LGBTQIA+ Rights

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This award supports UC Davis students' global learning and engagement related to issues facing LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals around the world. Eligible activities include research or creative work, internships or externships, and other projects that advance the rights and/or well-being of LGBTQIA+ people globally. Award amount: up to $2,500. Apply now. Extended Deadline: March 20.

Experiential Learning Award

This award supports undergraduate students participating in unpaid experiential learning opportunities (internships, research, community service, etc.). Funding is approximately $4,500. Students are required to participate in a weekly professional development seminar during both summer sessions. Apply now. Deadline: April 6.

Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship for Study Abroad

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants support undergraduates seeking academic knowledge and experience through study abroad. Awards are $1,000. Applicants must participate in a study abroad program between May 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. Apply now. Deadline: March 16.

Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

The Voyager Scholarship provides college students planning careers in public service with up to $50,000 in financial aid to reduce college debt, meaningful travel experiences to broaden their horizons, and a network of mentors and leaders for long-term support. Join an upcoming info session to learn more. Apply now. Deadline: March 17.

APRU Global Health Virtual Case Competition

Teams of three to six students will receive a challenge related to a pressing global health issue and will have up to 12 weeks to propose a solution. The challenge will be announced on March 15. The winning team will be recognized at the 2026 APRU Global Health Conference and will receive a $1,000 prize. Teams must be registered by May 1.

Upcoming Info Sessions and Events

The World's Toughest Job: Dialogue Series on the Next UN Secretary-General

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This is a four-part intergenerational dialogue series taking place in March and April. Each session explores a different dimension of the Secretary-General’s role, helping to demystify the position and highlight priorities that reflect the realities of a rapidly changing world. Register now for the first session on March 12, 5:30–6:45 a.m.

UC Davis Global Learning Conference

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​April 11, 1–6 p.m., International Center. Turn your global experience into career confidence. Gain tools to articulate your global skills in your job search, network with employers and professionals, explore career paths and connect with peers. Register now. Deadline: March 23.

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