How will my students be able to afford an international experience?
For students with disabilities, there are a wide array of funding opportunities available including scholarships and fundraising strategies. Students who are determined to participate in an exchange program have been successful in obtaining needed funds. Don’t let financial restrictions dissuade you from promoting these experiences. Numerous strategies for raising funds are available, such as researching and applying for scholarships from the program itself, approaching a local place of worship, organizing a fundraising party, or contacting local organizations such as Lion’s Club or Rotary Club that may provide scholarship opportunities. In addition, many high school programs try to keep costs as low as possible to encourage students from diverse backgrounds to apply. The U.S. Department of State also has scholarship programs available for high school students from the U.S., Germany, Eurasia, and predominately Muslim countries. “I was in Bermuda for five days. Our program was about dru
