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Student International Travel Considerations

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.

Safety Considerations due to Conflict in the Middle East: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Worldwide Caution directing travelers with U.S. affiliations to exercise increased caution worldwide, especially in the Middle East. UVA students should not book flights that travel through a country with a University Travel Restriction, State Department Level 3 or 4, or other restriction. Consult the ISO's Travel Alerts, Notices & Warning page for details.

Date: 7/29/26

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:
- CIEE College Study Abroad Paid Internship for recent graduates.
- Professional opportunities for recent graduates through DIS Abroad.
- Live, work and study in London through the Mountbatten program.
- Teach abroad with programs like the US Teaching Assistantship Program in Austria.
- Explore international careers and employment:
Volunteer opportunities abound as well, including the Peace Corps.