Other funding available

There are many other opportunities provided by our overseas partners to support UOW students studying overseas. These are usually limited in number and some require an application and selection process.

Funding

Current opportunities

ASSH308: International Cultural Immersion – Tamil Nadu, India

Do you want to learn about social change and development in India through study and a field visit, where you will gain insights from local experts and NGOs?

Trip Details:

  • Duration: 21 days
  • Dates: Late January through early February 2025 with additional pre and post-trip activities
  • Funding: Partially funded by NCP grants ($3500). Additional funds for lunches, dinners, and personal costs at students’ expense.
  • Availability: 15 spots

Application process: Complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) by Sunday, 3 November 2024.

Further information:

Completion of this immersion experience will be linked to a Summer Session elective subject (6cp).

During a two-day intensive in Wollongong, you will learn the basics of Indian history, politics, society and economy.

During the three weeks in Tamil Nadu, you will:

  • Meet with local social work students;
  • Get training from a number of Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) working on social justice, gender empowerment and human rights
  • Learn about India’s complex history and colonial experiences
  • And more.

Contact Susan Engel (susan_engel@uow.edu.au) for additional information or simply complete the Expression of Interest.


Funded faculty study tours

There are several study tour programs offered through different faculties that are funded by NCP. 

Please contact your faculty international office for more information.


For more information on any of these opportunities contact the Office of Global Student Mobility.