You can learn a lot by studying ecology in a classroom, but sometimes it’s best to explore the rainforest in the rainforest. Be one of Franklin College’s 30 percent of students who travel internationally as you put into practice what you’re learning via study away, international internships or Immersive Term study away courses — all while graduating in four years and earning college credit for your experience.
Why participate in Global Education at Franklin College?

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As a Franklin College student, you can choose from many different study away opportunities: a month-long Immersive Term study away course, a semester or year at one of our partner universities, an international internship, or a summer service-learning experience.
Your international experience at Franklin College will be a life-changing part of your college career, and the Office of Global Education is here to help you realize this opportunity.
Programs
Spend a semester anywhere in the world!
Spend a summer doing what you love.
- Internships
- Courses
- Specific interest
- Language immersion
International opportunities after graduation.
- Teach English
- Work and service options
- Get involved locally
Resources
- Franklin College financial aid can be applied to your overseas experience. Visit the Office of Financial Aid to learn more.

Other Opportunities
The Office of Global Education facilitates a pair of unique experiences designed to challenge students in preparation for their lives after graduation. Learn more about Immersive Term and Intercultural Honors Experience.

Global Chats
Experience the world during your time at Franklin.
The best way to learn about the experiences facilitated by the Office of Global Education is from your peers. Learn about past opportunities from the students who experienced them. Global Chats bring together the students with faculty and staff guest hosts to talk about the lessons learned and the memories made that will last a lifetime.
Program Costs and FC Scholarships

Franklin College is committed to making study abroad a reality for as many students as possible. Franklin College has exchange partnerships with schools in several countries, including China, Norway, Spain and Taiwan.
Students continue paying Franklin College tuition and can use all of their scholarships and grants. Students can use their state and federal aid to study abroad when using an ISEP program or partner institution to study abroad.
By planning early, meeting with the Office of Global Education, as well as the Office of Financial Aid, travel abroad can be easily worked into a budget. There are also several scholarships available for students that complete quality scholarship applications by March 1.
Additional information on individual scholarships is listed below. For complete details, please visit the Office of Global Education.
Study Abroad Scholarships
Branigin Foundation Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for entering students to help fund their education at Franklin College. Branigin Scholars are guaranteed a scholarship to help fund study abroad. In years where funds are available, additional scholarships may be available for students studying abroad for a semester, year or summer.
David M. Davidsen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will provide funds for Franklin College students to study abroad to promote cultural understanding and to help students become active and responsible members of the global community. The scholarship will provide a stipend to one or more deserving students who meet the specific scholarship criteria.
Jay and Susan DeVoss Endowed Scholarship for International Travel
This scholarship provides income for students engaged in a study abroad experience through Franklin College. The scholarship will be awarded to a new applicant each year and, in particular, to those participating in a semester-long study abroad program, a summer study abroad program, or an Immersive Term study abroad program, in that order.
Leonard Foreign Language Travel Endowed Award
This scholarship is designed to promote cultural understanding and foreign language fluency, and to engage Franklin College language majors and minors with countries where their target language is spoken. The scholarship will provide a stipend to one or more deserving students for a study abroad opportunity which will cover transportation and lodging costs.
Raymond D. and Enid McCaslin Kelly Fund
This fund was established in order to encourage Franklin College students to participate in educationally-related travel experiences. Awards are used to underwrite airline expenses associated with official student travel. Students participating in semester-long study-abroad programs will be given first consideration followed by those participating in a minimum three-week internship or study program through Franklin College.
The Sonya Baker-Hallett Tri Delta Scholarship Fund
Established by a Franklin College Tri Delta alumna to fund one-time Immersive Term scholarships to Tri Deltas who exemplify the organization’s mission of advancing women’s education and philanthropy.
Meet Our People
Meet the talented professionals who will help guide you on your global education journey.
Office of Global Education
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Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.


