Take a break that counts! International Volunteer HQ’s Alternative Break Scholarship is open to anyone looking to break away from the standard-issue Spring, Summer or Winter Break and join forces with other travelers who are passionate about creating positive change through meaningful international experiences.
If you're wanting to take an alternative break, but you're not sure if you can afford it. Or, you're hoping to secure an internship but you need to earn money instead. Then the Alternative Break Scholarship offers you the chance to have a meaningful experience abroad, without having to pay for it! You’ll have your Registration and Program Fees paid for plus flights up to the value of $1000, which could save you more than $3,000!
With the Alternative Break Scholarship you can choose from two alternative break options: volunteering abroad or taking an internship. Both allow you to make your vacation an extension of your education, help you develop your cross-cultural understanding and give you invaluable life experience.
By volunteering abroad, you’ll be taking a break that genuinely has an impact and supports the long term needs of a community abroad. Or, you can focus on career readiness by taking a global internship with our sister company, Intern Abroad HQ.
Benefit:
If you're wanting to take an alternative break, but you're not sure if you can afford it. Or, you're hoping to secure an internship but you need to earn money instead. Then the Alternative Break Scholarship offers you the chance to have a meaningful experience abroad, without having to pay for it! You’ll have your Registration and Program Fees paid for plus flights up to the value of $1000, which could save you more than $3,000!
With the Alternative Break Scholarship you can choose from two alternative break options: volunteering abroad or taking an internship. Both allow you to make your vacation an extension of your education, help you develop your cross-cultural understanding and give you invaluable life experience.
By volunteering abroad, you’ll be taking a break that genuinely has an impact and supports the long term needs of a community abroad. Or, you can focus on career readiness by taking a global internship with our sister company, Intern Abroad HQ.
Benefit:
- 2-week volunteer or intern abroad program with International Volunteer HQ or Intern Abroad HQ in the destination of the recipients choice
- Flight voucher (to the value of US$1000) from IVHQ Flights
- Travel insurance up to the value of US$250 for the 2-week duration of the IVHQ Program
- The 'Certificate in International Volunteering' online course from Global Travel Academy
Our all-inclusive programs provide volunteers and interns with comprehensive pre-departure support services and training, as well as in-country program orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support.
Applications for the Alternative Break Scholarship close on 11 February 2019 at 7pm (PST). A group of finalists will then be shortlisted to be in the running to win our Alternative Break Scholarship and voting will be open to the public to select our overall winner.
Requirement:
- The scholarship is open to anyone of any nationality who is over the age of 18.
How to Apply:
Select your chosen Alternative Break to start your application.
1. Alternative Spring Break
Whether you’ve taken a Spring Break before, or you’re a first-timer, an Alternative Spring Break still allows you to enjoy all the social aspects of a traditional break, with volunteer work at the heart of your week. You can take a Spring Break in any one of IVHQ's 40+ destinations, see some recommendations below.
Recommended Spring Break Volunteer Programs :
Recommended Spring Break Volunteer Programs :
- Costa Rica - program starts every Monday
- Santa Elena, Ecuador - program starts every Monday
- Fiji - program starts every Monday
- Guatemala - program starts every Monday
- Cusco, Peru - program starts every Monday
- Merida, Mexico - program starts on the first and third Monday
2. Alternative Summer Break
If you’re looking to get the most out of your Summer Break, there's no better way then to put your studies to use in the practical field, while having a positive impact in a community. IVHQ has meaningful summer break programs available the world over - check out some recommended programs below.
Recommended Summer Break Volunteer Programs :
Interested in volunteering in a different destination? You can still apply for the destination of your choice and we can help you get there during your break period!
If you’re looking to get the most out of your Summer Break, there's no better way then to put your studies to use in the practical field, while having a positive impact in a community. IVHQ has meaningful summer break programs available the world over - check out some recommended programs below.
Recommended Summer Break Volunteer Programs :
Interested in volunteering in a different destination? You can still apply for the destination of your choice and we can help you get there during your break period!
3. Alternative Winter Break
Often the time of year associated with giving, a Winter Break allows you to get away during the festive season and bring the gift of giving to a community that values your support. See our recommended Winter Break programs below. Recommended Winter Break Volunteer Programs :
- Costa Rica
- Cordoba, Argentina
- Belize
- Fiji
- Guatemala
- Bali
- Cusco, Peru
- Laos
- Philippines
- Sri Lanka
- Vietnam
4. Alternative Internship Break
Looking to making your vacation an extension of your education? Look no further than an Internship with Intern Abroad HQ, the sister company of IVHQ! Intern Abroad HQ's mission is to connect students and young professionals with flexible and affordable internships around the world. An Alternative Break is the perfect way to kick off your internship and boost your CV!
Recommended Alternative Internship Break Programs :
Interested in becoming an intern in a different destination? You can still apply for the destination of your choice and the team at Intern Abroad HQ can help get you there during your break period!
Deadline:
11 February 2019
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