Program dates
GVI doesn't provide fix calendar start-end dates for their virtual internship, instead they run multiple formats and durations for said internships, which are generally ongoing.
The virtual internship durations you can choose from include:
- 40 Hours (typically around 8 weeks long ~5 hours per week)
- 80 Hours (typically around 16 weeks long ~5 hours per week or 8 weeks long ~10 hours per week)
- 120 Hours (typically around 24 weeks long ~5 hours per week or 12weeks long ~10 hours per week)
These options allow you to choose when to start and how long you want the internship to run; they are run year-long so you can decide when you begin.
Note: Email internationalprograms@kpu.ca for more information
What:
- 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
