Program dates
Summer: May 8, 2023 to July 3, 2023
Deadline to apply: April 9, 2024
Fall: September 5, 2023 to October 31, 2023
Deadline to apply: Closed
Spring: January 9, 2024 to March 6, 2024
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2023
Note: Program dates and deadlines may change. Email internationalprograms@kpu.ca for more information
What
- 8-week mentorship program with 5 flexible hours per week or 4-week program with 10 flexible hours per week of work (unpaid, but valuable work experience)
- Certificate from the University of Richmond and GVI for your resume
- Completion of a real project in another country and culture to add to your resume
- A professional recommendation letter from your mentor to use for future
- Gain career guidance and a network of peer and industry professional contacts
- Live masterclasses, online courses through Canvas, peer-to-peer learning and local immersion activities
- Contribution to a real environmental sustainability project
Available Placements
- Marine Conservation
- Environmental and Corporate Sustainability
- Wildlife Conservation
- Climate Crisis & Clean Energy
- Education for Development
- Global Public Health
- Social Economic Development
- Human Rights & Access to Justice
Kinds of Pojects
- Operations and Program Management
- Data Analysis and Research
- Marketing, Media, and Communications
- Fundraising
- Law Advocacy and Policy
- Multi-Focus
Where
- Online with a placement option in many countries around the world
- More information is on GVI's website
- Apply through KPU as a KPU student by e-mailing internationalprograms@kpu.ca not the provider
Credits
NONE. This is a non-academic study program.
Cost
- $1,845 for 5 hours a week in an 8-week 40-hour program (discounted price when applying through KPU and $900 if 2+ students join together to work on a shared project).
- The fee goes towards the administration, workshops, masterclasses, expert advice in the field, mentorship, and a certificate at the end.
You are able to apply for funding and scholarship awards to cover these fees. Successful applicants were able to receive funding and participate with the full program fees covered.
- See the Funding and Awards section for more information.
Submit this application form at the same time as the program application form for funding
KPU Study Abroad General Awards Application.pdf
