International Service Learning
The University of Richmond is pleased to offer international service learning experiences during the summer months to traditional undergraduate students. International service learning opportunities take students beyond study abroad and engage them in community service at local non-profit organizations, municipal offices, schools, and clinics abroad.
Our international service learning programs are offered in partnership with ISA Service-Learning. ISA connects dedicated people looking to make a positive impact with over 20 diverse communities abroad, featuring partnerships with over 100 non-profit, governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide that have identified needs and projects.
During students’ time abroad, ISA provides on-site staff and support to help students focus and reflect on service-learning experience. By offering step-by-step guidance as well as individual and group reflection exercises, ISA service-learning programs allow students to observe how change is being affected in communities across the globe and to grapple with the complexities of real-world issues.
UR Summer Fellowship Funding
These internships are eligible for UR Summer Fellowship funding through one of the internship programs. Summer Fellowship funding requires a separate application after notice of placement, but several elements from the internship application process may be used for the Summer Fellowship application as well. Be aware that funding amount is dependent on the number of hours worked during the service learning experience.
Internships that are both outside of the U.S. and outside of your home country are also eligible for Weinstein Summer Grant support for travel expenses. In order to be eligible, you must submit both a UR Summer Fellowship application to one of the five internship funding programs AND to the Weinstein Summer Grant program. Weinstein Grants are awarded on a merit basis.
Register Your Participation
In addition to completing the application for your service learning program, you will also need to register your participation with UR and pay the registration deposit. Deadline is February 15.
- Register your participation online on the UR participation form
- Contact Cheryl Genovese in the Summer School Office to submit $300 deposit
Be sure to follow all other payment deadlines as well.
Travel Notices and Advisories
University of Richmond summer abroad programs are covered by the same health and travel insurance policy in effect for UR semester abroad programs.
Review this traveling with medications advisory from the US Dept. of State OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council).
Refund Policy Notice
If a party other than the student will be paying for the International Service Learning program, be sure to discuss this commitment and our Refund Policy with the other party before signing agreements in Gateway Abroad.
International Service Learning Opportunities
Note: The following destinations are tentative and subject to change. Please return to this page often to watch for updates.
| Destination | 2024 Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town, South Africa | May 15–July 13 | $7,750 |
| Chile (Valparaíso & Viña del Mar) | May 15–July 13 | $4,950 |
| Cusco, Peru |
Late May–Late July | $4,840 |
| Galway, Ireland | Mid-June–Mid-July | $4,950 |
| Granada, Spain | Mid-May–Mid-July | $5,490 |
| Lima, Peru | Late May–Late July | $4,850 |
| Limerick, Ireland | Mid-June–Mid-July | $4,450 |
| Meknes, Morocco | May 18–July 16 | $4,995 |
| Salamanca, Spain | Mid-May–Mid-July | $5,850 |
| San José, Costa Rica | May 25–July 23 | $4,950 |
| Wellington, New Zealand | May 22–July 20 | $7,350 |
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change, as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations in international currency.