Global Experience Award for Undergraduate Students

Overview

The Global Experience Award (GEA) promotes global engagement opportunities and the development of intercultural and personal growth. The award provides funding to assist with the costs of international opportunities, such as work (i.e., co-ops, internships, placements), volunteering, service learning and leadership development (i.e., conference attendance and job shadowing). Preference will be given to non-traditional cultural experiences.

The award is not available to students for the purpose of studying abroad or participating in a McMaster exchange program.

Please note that while the Student Success Centre (SSC) is responsible for approving GEA applications, the primary responsibility for researching and assessing the experience falls on the student, including but not limited to, ensuring the authenticity of the opportunity. We strongly recommend that you carefully read and complete all forms and steps necessary to understand and be prepared for any travel associated with your GEA.

For more information, including levels of funding, visit: Student Success Centre.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact globalcareers@mcmaster.ca. Please put “GEA Application Question” in your email subject line.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a minimum academic level 1.
• Applicant must be an undergraduate student.
• Applicant must be pursuing a Bachelors, Co-op, Honours Co-op, Honours or Year One program.
• Applicant must have read, understood and agreed to the Student Declaration.
• Applicant must be enrolled.
• Applicant must be a current student.
• Applicant must plan to attend a global in-person opportunity.
• Applicant must be travelling during the academic year.