Study Abroad Ireland

• Get immersed in Irish history and culture
• Learn about racism and anti-racism in Ireland
• Visit the Epic Museum of Emigration
• Presentation on the origin of mythology folklore and traditions
• Visit Donegal Castle
• Showcase on musical traditions
• Visit the Ballyshannon Famine Workhouse and Orphan Girls Memorial
• Learn about women's rights in Ireland
• Visit to the island of Arranmore
• Explore Dublin city and much more

• $300 due within 2 weeks once the application is accepted if received by the end of August. Otherwise, $1,200 will be due by September 15th. 
• $900 by September 15th
• $900 by October 6th
• $900 by November 3rd
• $400-$800 by December 1st

Payments are made through a Square invoice if paying by credit/debit card or in Student Involvement, SC118 if paying by check or cash. 

Payments do not include: tuition (optional), some meals, personal spending money, and passport fees.

The refund policy is explained on the study abroad application. 

Apply to the International Programs Study Abroad Grant

• Awards are typically between $300-$800           
• Underrepresented students can be awarded up to $1,000
• Grant applications are due the same date as the study abroad application deadline. The application is attached to the study abroad application
• If you are not FAFSA eligible you can still apply

Apply for FAFSA

• Pell grant recipients can use any remaining funds to help pay for study abroad
• Talk to a Financial Aid Advisor by visiting the Welcome Center, SC240 or calling 920-498-5444

Apply to the Foundation Scholarships

• Awards are anywhere from $500 to $2000!
• Apply by logging into your my.NWTC, click Finances, and next click “Apply for a Scholarship”
• Deadlines are April 30th and November 5th

Apply to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

• Students can be awarded up to $3,000!
• Applicants must be a Pell Grant recipient and be taking the study abroad program for credit
• Application deadlines in March and October
• For more information visit gilmanscholarship.org

Get Creative

• Students can organize a fundraising event
• Use electronic resources like Kickstarter and GoFundMe
• Waive holiday and birthday gifts for financial gifts

College of Business students: use this as your Career Experience (2 credits)

This study abroad experience will satisfy the Career Experience component in any College of Business associate degree program. Each academic program has criteria for assessment of learning; typically journaling and a portfolio presentation linking learning to the program outcomes. First, enroll in your academic program Career Experience. Next, email Pam Cottrell (contact details below) to share that you want to take the Ireland Study Abroad Career Experience. They will ensure you are placed in the Ireland class. 

All program students: Intro to Diversity Studies (3 credits)

Students can enroll in one or both classes. The classes will be blended with online and in-person requirements.