The Experiment in International Living invites Monroe County high school students to apply for scholarships to attend summer study abroad programs. Twenty students will receive merit-based scholarships of 50 percent off to study abroad this summer in one of the Experiment’s programs around the globe.
Thirty-seven students participated from Monroe County in summer 2019 (the last time programs abroad were able to run before the pandemic), including 12 students from the nonprofit organization Take Stock in Children.
“Participating in an Experiment program has been a transformational experience for so many students in Monroe County, providing an opportunity for them to be immersed in another culture and learn what it means to be a young leader in today’s global world,” said Christina Thomas, divisional vice president of youth programs for World Learning and The Experiment in International Living. “It also helps with college applications, and many students even identify their future fields of study.”
For summer 2022, seven new programs and internships accredited through The Experiment’s sister institution, the School for International Training (SIT), offer high school students the opportunity to earn three college credits while studying or interning abroad. This expansion will provide even more flexibility for students looking to find their career focus, explore their college majors, and earn critical skills – all while forging authentic intercultural bonds and making a real impact in the world.
Scholarship recipients will receive a certificate of recognition from The Experiment in International Living.
Students can apply online at experiment.org for the Monroe County scholarship through Jan. 20, 2022. On the Program Selection page of their applications, students should answer “Yes” to the question, “Were you nominated by your mentoring organization, partner organization, or sending high school?” Then, choose “Monroe County Scholarship” from the picklist.
For 90 years, the Experiment in International Living has been providing intercultural exchanges for high school students. On three- to four- week immersive programs on five continents, students explore the world through hands-on experiences and homestays in local communities through the lens of a specific theme.
