Education Abroad
Top Questions Students Ask Resources for Education Abroad
Top Questions Students Ask
Go as early as your freshman year, or if you are a transfer student, in your second semester. It depends on what you want to do, how long you want to be gone, and where you want to go. Many students have had multiple education abroad experiences during their time at South Dakota Mines.
No, not at all! There are so many options, from short-term to summer, week, etc. It all depends on your goals and preferences.
We work with you and your department before you leave to make sure the classes you are taking will transfer to South Dakota Mines. Students may choose courses that won't count toward their degree simply because they are interested in those courses. Courses like that may transfer to South Dakota Mines as a general elective.
Only sometimes! A variety of programs are taught in English; however, learning the language can help you more fully adjust to the country's culture and area. The benefits of a foreign language can help in future career opportunities by enhancing your worldview and improving your personal skills in areas such as critical thinking (adapting to new circumstances), multitasking, and non-verbal communication.
Cost will vary based on what you are doing and your destination. It will also depend on if you will do an exchange, direct enroll, third party provider, or other type of education abroad experience. Each option has different benefits.
- Attend an education abroad session (We have one each semester.)
- Talk to the Ivanhoe International Center staff
- Sign up for the announcements email list - we send information about different opportunities and programs that may be of interest to you. This is for current students only.
Resources for Education Abroad
South Dakota Mines Scholarship
Brass Life Award
Deadline: November 6, 2023
South Dakota Mines students only
Scholarship opportunity for rising juniors or seniors to do an education abroad.
Flier | Application (available in Rocker Central, login required)
Determine potential credit for your proposed program with your department using the Academic Credit Form.
Complete and get appropriate signatures on the Program Review Verification Form (required for the Brass LIFE award).
A budget estimate is not required for this application, but it is strongly recommended. This budget estimate form will help you determine your funding needs.
Frank Family International Fund
This program has been discontinued but has limited funds remaining for 1-2 projects.
Please contact the Ivanhoe International Center for more information.
South Dakota Mines students only
Opportunities include education abroad scholarships and projects
Flier | Budget Estimate | Application
Determine potential credit for your proposed program with your department using the Academic Credit Form.
Complete and get appropriate signatures on the Program Review Verification Form.
National Scholarships
Gilman Scholarship
Deadlines are fall and spring
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate education abroad. Students
must have Federal Pell Grant funding to qualify.
Fulbright program
The prestigious Fulbright program offers a variety of opportunities. Please visit
their web site for details.
Critical Language Scholarship Program
Deadline is in the fall
The United States Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program
for overseas intensive summer language institutes offers options in critical need
foreign languages. Students in all disciplines are encouraged to apply. To access
the online application or for more information about the CLS Program, please visit
the CLS website at https://www.clscholarship.org/ or email - cls@caorc.org.
Boren Study Abroad Scholarships
On-campus deadlines are one week prior to national deadlines.
"Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to add an important international and language component to their educations. We focus on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in education abroad."
Other Scholarships
DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst or German Academic Exchange Service
DAAD offers a variety of programs in Germany for students, faculty and staff.
RISE - Research Internship in Science & Engineering
Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
This program is specific to Germany. It offers post-secondary options as well as scholarships
for high school students.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to do an education abroad experience in East or Southeast Asia.
Turkish Coalition of American (TCA)
Education abroad scholarships for Native American, African American, and Hispanic-American students
IAESTE - United States
IAESTE is the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical
Experience, and it offers a variety of program options around the world. Be sure to
check this site out!
SCHOTT Internship Program
SCHOTT is a world leader in special glass and glass-ceramics for industrial, scientific
and consumer applications with over 17,000 employees in more than 36 countries.
Rotary Global Grant Scholarship (District 5610)
- Successful applicant will receive $30,000 grant for GRADUATE level studies
- Available every 2-3 years; updates posted
The Global Center for Education Global Scholar Courses
The Global Center for Education offers many resources for students planning to do
an education abroad experience. Of the many resources, there are three courses that
will help you prepare for and enhance the experience abroad. To begin using these
courses, contact the Ivanhoe International Center to be registered through the Mines network.
REQUIRED: Logistical Issues II: Health and Safety
This module is required for all students participating in any international experience.
View Website Enroll through Rocker Central (login required)
For Students, Faculty and Staff travelling abroad from the U.S. - This is not for international students coming to the U.S.
Health and safety are a priority for your travels. Check our website at: Health and Safety.
360°
U.S. Department of State
LAUNCH VIRTUAL TOUR
- Passports: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply.html
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and check travel warnings
Experience South
for any countries where you may be planning to travel.
Dakota Mines
• https://step.state.gov/step/
The virtual tour captures our
• International Travel: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html
unique campus using vibrant imagery, VR360 tours, and
• This has Before You Go information, Country Information, While Abroad and video and allows you to Emergency information
enjoy 360° panoramic views
• U.S Embassy, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions: https://www.usembassy.gov/
of our beautiful campus
• U.S. State Department - Students Abroad
from the convenience of
• Travel
your own computer or
Advisories: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html mobile device. >> Explore
• Emergencies and Crises: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies.html
• Traveler's Checklist: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-
travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html
Other Government Websites
Where Mines Students
Travelled
- Safety and Security for U.S. Students Traveling Abroad (FBI)
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Tips for Travel
There are many resources that can help you prepare for your experience abroad. The pdf below has helpful tips. Online searching can be a great resource for travel tips.
Protecting Your Information and Privacy - from security.org
Apps for Travel There are many applications for your mobile device that can help enhance your experience abroad.
Faculty Travel Check any restrictions on equipment, including computers on the BOR web site for international travel or go directly to the International Travel Form.
Travel Resource Sites
ISIC - International Student Identity Card
ATM Locator
Currency Converter
The Cyber Cafe Search Engine
Time & Date Information
Lodging Resources
Student Airfare
We do not endorse any sites. There are many websites available to assist you in planning your travel. The first two specifically work with students.
| Apply to the Program you want to attend. |
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Download the Required Documents:
Complete both forms and return with documentation to the Ivanhoe International Center. |
| Have Financial Aid? Visit the Financial Aid office to ensure your aid will cover your education abroad. |
| Once accepted, send the Ivanhoe International Center a copy of your admission letter: international@sdsmt.edu |
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Health insurance enrollment - only one required
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Received your health insurance?
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CISI: Cultural Insurance Services International
South Dakota Mines Emergency page
Ivanhoe International Center
501 East Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Telephone: (605) 394-6884
Fax: (605) 394-6883
Email: Ivanhoe@sdsmt.edu
Devereaux Library:A link to the free language learning website Duolingo has been added to the SDSL Complete List of Databases page. Duolingo is a language-learning platform designed to feel like a game. It is appropriate for ages 11 and up. To access Duolingo:
Fluent Forever (fee for this program)
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Locate the forms necessary for your education abroad experience.
General Information Form (Rocker Central form)
Education Abroad Options Matrix (to help you evaluate options)
Academic Credit Form (fillable PDF)
Budget Form (Excel spreadsheet)
Student Insurance for Travel Abroad Form (Rocker Central forms on Ivanhoe International Center page)
Education Abroad Emergency Contact Info Form (Rocker Central forms on Ivanhoe International Center page)