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Student International Travel Considerations
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Non-US Passport Holders: UVA students who are not U.S. passport holders should consult ISSP FAQs and UVA Federal Information to understand how changes to U.S. immigration policy could affect them. This includes guidance on the June 4th Presidential Proclamation restricting entry to the United States for nationals of 19 countries.
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Entry Requirement for the United Kingdom: Travelers from the U.S. and most other countries are now required to have a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter and in some cases transit through the UK. Apply for the ETA online or through the UK ETA app. While approvals are predicted to be within three days or faster, students are advised to apply at least three weeks in advance of planned travel in case of processing delays. Visit the GOV.UK page on applying for a UK ETA to learn more.
Date: 6/6/25
Go Abroad Again
Feeling like you still have too many blank pages in your passport? Consider these opportunities to get back overseas:
- Study abroad again! Search for a study abroad program.
- Apply for Research Awards like the Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards and the Double Hoo Award.
- Look at Graduate schools abroad.
- Explore funding, including the Rotary Global Grant.
- Learn about using federal student aid at international universities.
- American students interested in pursuing graduate studies in Australia may consider the American Australian Association Graduate Education Scholarship which provides support up to $40,000. Applications are open annually from Aug. 1 - Sept. 30.
- Research fellowship opportunities through the Office of Citizen Scholar Development (and attend one of their monthly Introductory Workshops to learn more).
- Consider the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Applications are due at least a year in advance, so be sure to plan ahead!
- Consider the Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships Program: One fellowship per year (the Robert Kellogg Memorial Fellowship) is designated for a graduate student from Iceland to study at UVA, or a UVA student to study in Iceland.
- Consider the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship: Funded by the US Department of State, this two-year Fellowship that provides a path to a career in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Technology Officer.
- Consider postgraduate study and work opportunities:
- Professional opportunities for recent graduates through DIS Abroad.
- Live, work and study in London through the Mountbatten program.
- Explore international careers and employment:
- Interested in teaching abroad? Check out the Career Center's Resources for Teaching Abroad.
- Volunteer opportunities abound as well, including the Peace Corps.