Global Leadership, Internships, and Research

New Course Offered Fall Quarter 2024: EAP 001—Global Thinking

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Global Learning Hub offers an interdisciplinary course aimed at developing students’ skills as global actors and change-makers—from critical thinking and problem-solving to creative research, effective writing and public speaking, strategic project management and intercultural communication. UC Davis Course Catalog (CRN: 50177).

Manetti Shrem Museum Summer Internships

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​July 8–August 30. Through structured experiential learning, interns will be introduced to critical facets of museum work involving a range of proficiencies that are both broadly applicable and unique to museum careers. Deadline: May 17.

UC Davis Global Impact Fellows Program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Global Impact Fellows Program is a one-year commitment to leading or assisting a student-led initiative that addresses a global+local issue where students can hone project management, leadership and specific technical skills in an environment where they have real autonomy. Apply. Deadline: May 24.

Imagining America’s Joy of Giving Something (JGS) Fellowship

The goals of the JGS Fellows Program are to elevate photography and digital media as pathways for undergraduate students to pursue their careers and to make a difference in their communities. Fellows receive $2,000 tuition scholarships, mentorship and financial support for a community project. Deadline: June 5.

Sacramento Valley College Corps

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Sacramento Valley College Corps is a program dedicated to engaging college students in meaningful service to build leadership and civic responsibility. Fellows serve 450 hours in an area of K-12 education, food insecurity or climate action over the academic year. The application for the 2024-25 College Corps at UC Davis is now open. Deadline: June 14.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The HACU National Internship Program fall session is for 15 weeks with placement at federal agencies in Washington, D.C., field offices nationwide or remotely. Internships are available to currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate and recently graduated students in any major. Apply. Deadline: June 28.

Imagining America’s Publicly Active Graduate Education (PAGE) Fellowship

This program invites graduate students to participate in a year-long working group in support of collaborative artmaking, teaching, writing, storytelling and co-creating knowledge with and within community. PAGE Fellows receive a $500 honorarium. Deadline: May 31.

Young Envoys Scholarship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Young Envoys Scholarship is a low-cost program for students interested in doing an exchange and study in China. Participants can study together and communicate with their Chinese peers—not only to learn the Chinese language and experience Chinese culture, but also gain professional knowledge and skills.

UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization Opportunities (UNESCO)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​UNESCO is hosting various internship/volunteer opportunities around the world. If you want to travel to another country and do hands-on global impact work, this is a place to begin. Disciplines include, but are not limited to, science, human arts and business.

Competitions, Challenges, and Funding

U21 RISE Student Sustainable Development Goals Showcase Competition

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Real Impact on Society and Environment (RISE) is U21’s international showcase of student achievement in sustainability and social innovation. Teams have the chance to win prizes valued at over $2,000 each. Full details. Email to apply to be nominated. Deadline: May 20.

PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival on Migration, Diversity and Social Inclusion

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​PLURAL+ recognizes young people as powerful agents of social change and invites those under 25 years old to submit a video between one-five minutes on themes of migration, diversity and social inclusion. Past winners. Deadline: May 31.

Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford in England

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity to pursue a master’s or doctoral program at the University of Oxford in England for one to three years. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or greater, be ages 18-27 and have completed a bachelor’s degree by summer 2024. Pre-application Deadline: June 30.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

This program offers annual awards for U.S. citizens who will have bachelor’s degrees by the 2024-25 academic year to conduct research, study or teach English in over 140 countries worldwide. Learn more about eligibility, timeline and requirements. Campus Deadline: September 10.

Marshall Scholarship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Marshall Scholarship provides full funding for master’s or Ph.D. programs at any university in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland) for one-to-two years. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or greater. Pre-application Deadline: June 30.

Study Abroad

UC Davis Global Affairs Hiring Students for 2024-25

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Help generate interest and enthusiasm about global opportunities at UC Davis! We are hiring multiple student positions including Global Learning Hub peer advisors and administrative assistants, events and programming, communications, photographer, video creator and editor, clerical assistant and language and culture coaches. Apply through Handshake.

University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​2024-25 UCEAP program enrollment is now open, including for spring 2025 programs with limited capacity. UCEAP programs offer UC credit and financial aid. Program options include immersion, special focus, language and culture, and internships. Find a program.

Upcoming Info Sessions and Events

Study Abroad Safety Panel

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 16, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., LGBTQIA+ Resource Center. Are you studying abroad soon? Would you like to in the future? Attend the Study Abroad Safety Panel! Experts from UC Davis Global Affairs and Study Abroad students will walk you through the experience of studying abroad as a member of the LGBTQIA community. There will be chances to ask questions and meet other students looking to study abroad. Snacks and drinks provided.

Luce Scholars Info Session

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 16, 11 a.m., Zoom. Join this info session to learn about the Luce Scholars Program, which provides leadership training, stipends, language training and individualized professional placement in Asia for 18 scholars each year. This transformational program is experiential rather than academic and is not intended for those seeking research funding. A second Zoom info session is also available on May 29, 12 p.m.

La Gran Tardeada

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 18, 12–6 p.m., UC Davis Quad. La Gran Tardeada is a vibrant and lively day-long celebration that brings together the Chicanx/Latinx community in a joyous gathering filled with delicious food, enchanting music and energetic dance. Food plays a central role at the event, offering a delectable array of traditional dishes and flavors.

Yolo Juneteenth Celebration

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​June 2, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center. Yolo Juneteenth is an annual family friendly event to promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African American heritage and history.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Overview Webinar

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​June 5, 1–2 p.m., Zoom. Learn about the exciting Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which funds 2,200 awards in over 150 countries during the 2025-26 academic year. UC Davis Prestigious Scholarships Advisor Scott Palmer will provide an overview of the program and how to apply. Register.