How to apply - Global Opportunities

Timeline

Our short-term offer will be launched in full in early 2025. Meantime, here’s a quick timeline of what to expect and when:

November 2024	Some of the external partners open applications during the autumn term.
December 2024	Our GO Global Scholarships scheme launches. Apply for a scholarship and the money will be awarded when your trip is confirmed.
From February 2025	The full programme of summer activities (including Summer Schools) will be listed on our website.
From March 2025	Most applications will open during early spring, so keep an eye on newly published deadline dates.
From May to August 2025	Depending on which opportunity you have chosen; placements will start at different points across this period.

FAQs

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Applying

Step 1: Do your research

Browse the information provided on our webpages to see what options are available for Summer 2024. Make sure you have thoroughly reviewed the schedule, location and duration of the programme to ensure its the right opportunity for you.

The closing date for applications can vary between partners. It’s important to make a note of these so you don’t miss out.

Step 2: Consider how you’ll fund your trip

The GO Global Scholarship and Sustainable Travel Grant are available for eligible students to help fund the cost of their global experience. To find out if you're eligible, review our Go Global Scholarships page and Sustainable Travel Grant page to understand the criteria and find out how to apply.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, even if you haven’t made a final decision about which opportunity you would like to pursue. The funding will be paid to you once your place on a programme has been confirmed.

Even if you aren’t eligible for a scholarship there are lots of affordable options to choose from. You can also look for external funding on our webpages.

Step 3: Find out more

We appreciate its a big decision to go abroad and we're sure you'll have lots of questions. To find out more about the process and what to expect:

Chat to one of our Ambassadors at an informal drop in session - session dates for 2025 will be updated in January.
Get friendly advice and guidance from a member of staff via our online booking system

Step 4: Get an insight from students who’ve done it all before

Drop in to one of our student led advice sessions and find out what it’s really like to study, live and work abroad. Session Dates for 2025 will be updated soon - please check back for further updates

No need to book in advance, just come along and get your questions answered.

Step 5: Ready to apply?

If you have done your research and are ready to apply, there are two stages of the process you'll now need to complete.

1) In order to secure your place on a particular programme, you'll need to make an application directly to the partner institution. The online system used for managing applications will differ between organisations, so you'll need to follow the instructions they provide.

As a broad guideline:

Applications for partner summer schools are usually made directly to the institution you have selected. Further details will be available in the Summer 2024 brochure which will be launched in February 2024.
Applications for Internships to the ICSC are detailed on the webpage
Applications for our partner providers are made directly to the chosen organisation. They are often open for applications all year round. Check the individual closing dates and application processes on the organisational websites.

Closing dates vary and some partners will require us to nominate you first, so make sure you factor this into your schedule.

All of the opportunities listed above are supported by our GO Global Scholarship - so don't forget to check if you're eligible.

2) Once you have your place confirmed by the partner organisation, you will need to register your participation on the programme with Newcastle University. This is managed by Terra Dotta, the university’s placement management system (you can view the Terra Dotta Application Instructions before applying). Registering your opportunity means you will be covered under the University insurance policy and your participation will appear on your Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR).

If you are applying for the GO Global Scholarship, then you'll also need to refer to the application instructions outlined on the scholarship webpages.