Upper School Study Abroad Program
The Benefits of Summer Programs
Aside from being incredibly fun, study abroad and NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) programs better prepare students for college and life success. Alumni participants in this program have also earned more in college scholarships, shown higher college acceptance rates, and have a higher college graduation rate compared to fellow alumni who haven’t participated.
Scholarships Available to UA Upper School Students
UA Foundation offers full scholarships (valued up to $10,500) for UA 10th-11th graders to attend high school study abroad programs for 3 to 5 weeks in another country in the summer, or 4-week leadership courses in the wilderness of Alaska or Wyoming in the United States. Participants build confidence, independence, college readiness, and respect for other cultures and/or the wilderness, all while having an amazing time and making new friends from all over the globe.
Adventures Await
Travel Experiences
University Academy Foundation provides scholarships to University Academy Sophomores and Juniors who participate in summer travel experiences through our exceptional program partners. At the end of each summer we collect these stories and publish a journal for our travelers, their families, and the generous donors that make these life-changing adventures possible.
Read about the experiences and challenges from past study abroad participants:
Help support this program and be the first to receive the next student travel journal.
Step By Step On How To Apply
Application Process & Resources
Application Deadline is November 29th
Step 1
Review information and application packet and confirm eligibility
Step 2
Research your program options and apply to your preferred program and top 5 destinations
Step 3
Complete and submit your UA Foundation Scholarship Application and Conditions of Participation
Step 4
Step 5
Keep an eye on your email for follow-up communications
Meet Our Partners
Upper School Summer Travel Partners
The Experiment in International Living
(lovingly referred to as EIL) has empowered young people for over 90 years to experience the world, and develop the skills they need to be global citizens.
The Experiment’s educational approach is immersive, experiential, and student-centered. They believe in fostering young people’s natural curiosity and sense of adventure and preparing them to explore, value, and understand different perspectives. The EIL learning model is a rich process through which knowledge is cultivated not simply from experiences but also by reflecting on those experiences and extracting lessons learned. The Experiment’s group leaders are trained to facilitate this reflective learning process throughout our programs.
NOLS
NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school. Set in beautiful remove wilderness areas, NOLS training helps students discover their full potential.
A NOLS course is an immersive expedition where you will spend time exploring remove, wild places with a tight-knit community of students and instructors. Find adventure and perspective. Develop lifelong leadership skill as you dive into our time-tested curriculum. Build courage and competence under the guidance of the best instructors in the industry.
Student Diplomacy Corps
(SDC for short) creates opportunities for students across the nation to access dynamic summer study away programs that build college readiness, deepen empathy and unleash the potential of every student.
Student Diplomacy Experimental College
(or as we call it, SDX-Co) is a domestic program hosted by Student Diplomacy Corps. Students earn three college credits while experience life on a college campus. Learning, fun, and friendship meld into an incredible experience that helps prepare students for college life, international adventures, and more.
