Latest News and Blogs

Global Aggies Blog: Language, Culture and Science—Documenting Dairy Farming in California

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Spending the summer documenting animal management practices on California dairy farms was both eye-opening and rewarding for Ph.D. student Christian Bernal-Córdoba. From navigating cultural and language barriers to witnessing the real-world impact of antimicrobial use, this experience deepened Christian's research and reinforced the power of lived expertise in shaping sustainable solutions.

Global Leadership, Internships, and Research

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. Watch the recent info session. Apply. Extended Deadline: May 27.

HKUST (GZ) Playshop for Language and Cultural Exchange (PLACE)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Explore culture, language, sports and science in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, August 10-23 with HKUST (GZ) PLACE. Program fee waivers are available for up to 15 UC Davis students who are U.S. citizens, with possible additional assistance towards airfare. Fee waivers for students of other nationalities may be available. Deadline: May 30.

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 make a difference in their communities. Fellows receive $2,000 tuition scholarships, mentorship and financial support for a community project. Deadline: July 14.

GoinGlobal Job and Internship Database

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​GoinGlobal provides job seekers with tools to fast-track their career exploration both at home and abroad. You will find location-specific career guides for countries, global cities and U.S. cities; employer profiles; cultural and inclusion learning solutions; H1B visa and OPT-friendly employer research tools; and job and internship postings.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) July Camp

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Join this free, online program through SJTU that integrates the UN SDGs in a series of collaborative and interdisciplinary online courses, lectures and activities. Choose from 17 SDG-related courses. Apply. Deadline: May 31.

Competitions, Challenges, and Funding

St Andrews Study Abroad Award

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The St Andrews Study Abroad Award supports participation in the UCEAP University of St Andrews program. This award is open to UC Davis students who plan to attend the semester or academic year program at the University of St Andrews in the 2025-26 application cycle. Award amount up to $7,000. Apply. Deadline: June 2.

UCEAP Internship Award Winners Announced

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​UCEAP Internship Awards recognize students who have distinguished themselves while acquiring career training and workplace skills on a study abroad program. Join us in celebrating UC Davis student Chloe Montgomery, recipient of the 2024–25 UCEAP Internship Award! Chloe discovered a passion for ecology during her internship at the University of Sydney. The study abroad experience reshaped her academic goals and inspired a future focused on environmental research. Apply for an award.

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 21.

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 and be age 18-27. Pre-application Deadline: June 30.

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.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

This program offers annual awards for U.S. citizens who will have bachelor’s degrees by the 2025-26 academic year to conduct research, study or teach English in over 140 countries worldwide. Learn more about eligibility, timeline and requirements. Info Session: May 21, 11 a.m. Campus Deadline: September 4.

Schwarzman Scholars

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Receive a full scholarship for a one-year graduate program (M.A. in Global Affairs) at Schwarzman College of Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Scholars will study and live at Schwarzman College and partake in a core curriculum focusing on public policy, economics and business or international relations. Deadline: September 10.

Study Abroad

UC Davis Global Affairs Hiring Students for 2025-26

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Help generate interest and enthusiasm about global learning opportunities at UC Davis! The Global Learning Hub is hiring for multiple student assistant positions for our Front Desk Team, Outreach Team, UC Education Abroad Program Team and Faculty Services/Operations Team. These positions are only open to students eligible for work-study. Apply through Handshake.

University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​2025-26 UCEAP winter and spring applications are now open. 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

Punjabi Week Celebration Event

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 19–23. Join a week-long celebration of Punjabi history. Learn the history and stories of Punjabi farmers in California and how they contributed to the transformation of California agriculture. There will be different events throughout the week, including music, food and film.

La Gran Tardeada

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 17, 12–6 p.m., UC Davis Quad. Join us for La Gran Tardeada where you can enjoy food, music, dancing and cultural celebration honoring over 50 years of Chicanx/Latinx community, pride and tradition. Free and open to all.

Luce Scholars Info Session

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 21, 2 p.m., virtual. 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. Register.

Global Ambassador Mentorship Program Spring Event: Ice Cream Social

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 23, 3:30–5 p.m., International Center. Come hang out with your global community and enjoy ice cream and snacks. We will have “cool” music and a relaxing vibe to help you head into your weekend. Open to all undergraduate students. Sign up.

Talloires Network Series: “Storytelling, the Importance of Our Memories” and “Youth-led Innovation for Social Change”

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 14 and May 21, 9–10:30 a.m., virtual. This free webinar series is designed to spark critical conversations, build global connections, and empower young leaders to take action. The series brings together youth leaders, academics and change-makers to explore what it means to lead with purpose, foster collaboration across borders and create movements that drive real impact. Pre-registration required.

Black Family Day 2025

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 24, 12–8 p.m., UC Davis Quad. For over 50 years, Black Family Day has been a free annual event where students and families gather to celebrate Black excellence, empowerment and community at UC Davis. Enjoy live performances, food vendors, a children’s fair, student orgs and NPHC’s Stompfest. All are welcome at this joyful, inclusive celebration of Black culture and community.

Global Aggies Graduation Celebration

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​June 5, 2–5 p.m., International Center Lobby. If you’re graduating and studied abroad or engaged with a global learning program virtually or on campus, join us to celebrate your commencement! Take photos with our photographer in your regalia (or borrow ours), decorate your cap and enjoy refreshments. RSVP.