By supporting International Programs, you are helping UNCW graduate globally competitive Seahawks. Study Abroad Scholarships help UNCW students experience more than 1,000 education abroad programs in over 50 countries, while gifts to the International Student Support Fund provide international students with the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of earning a degree from UNCW or completing a course in our English Language Center.
Recent research suggests that studying abroad improves retention and graduation rates in addition to broadening one's cultural horizons. Moreover, studying abroad increases the chances of employment after graduation.
Your gift can also provide funding for:
- Support for faculty and staff to continue engaging in teaching, research and service activities that have an impact around the globe
- Continued programs and education, creating an academic environment that nurtures global perspectives
- Life-changing study abroad and field experiences for students
- Internships, student-teaching and nursing clinicals abroad to prepare students for success after graduation
With your investment, UNCW will create an environment that encourages our students to become global citizens.