Penn Abroad is excited to announce that applications are now open for Spring 2027 Penn Global Seminars (PGS)! This spring, Penn undergraduate students can explore global issues, engage with new cultures, and take their classroom learning abroad through 17 courses featuring travel to destinations around the world. Penn Global Seminars combine semester-long academic coursework with…
Penn Abroad celebrates the 2026 recipients of the Gilman Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, and the Rhodes Scholarship. Each of these programs is unique, but all offer support to undergraduate and graduate students studying abroad. The Gilman Scholarship The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships to outstanding American undergraduate…
Penn Abroad is excited to announce PASSPORT will have a new look and feel later this spring! In coordination with a transition of its software, the new PASSPORT interface will offer a range of features that will improve the Penn student experience, including: This software transition is part of Penn Abroad’s ongoing commitment to providing an accessible, user-friendly application platform for students, faculty, and staff. Transition Timeline Penn Abroad’s software transition began in December 2025. Utilization of the…
Penn Global Seminars (PGS) combine on-campus coursework with immersive travel experiences, offering Penn undergraduates the chance to engage in global learning, no matter their class year or major. The 2026-2027 course lineup spans diverse disciplines, providing students with unique opportunities to explore the world while advancing their studies. Highlights of next year’s seminars include: Continuing…
Huntsman senior Florence Onyiuke, who was named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar in November, sat down with Penn Abroad to discuss how her international experiences and research led her to the Rhodes Scholarship. Congratulations on this incredible achievement! What did you first do when you got the news that you received the Rhodes Scholarship? The final interviews…
Penn Global today announced the renewal of two Penn Global Research Institutes—the Galápagos Education and Research Alliance (GERA) and the Penn Global Documentary Institute (PGDI)—for new three-year funding cycles.
To ensure greater alignment with students’ needs, Penn Abroad is implementing several updates for the Fall and Academic Year 2026 study abroad application cycle. These changes are designed in response to student feedback and to help you plan ahead, provide clarity, and maximize your opportunities. What is staying the same? What is new for…
The University of Pennsylvania has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State for producing eight Gilman recipients this Spring 2025 cycle. Four recipients will study abroad in Fall 2025 on Penn Abroad programs: “Driven by our mission of bringing the world to Penn and Penn to the world, Penn Abroad is thrilled that we will…
With more students than ever choosing to study abroad, Penn Abroad is introducing key updates to ensure a clear, efficient, and student-centered application process. These changes are designed to help students plan ahead, minimize uncertainty, and maximize their opportunities. What’s Changing? Program Specific Application Caps Selection & Backup Options slot slot slot slot Earlier Application…
Penn Global Seminars (PGS) combine on-campus coursework with immersive travel experiences, offering Penn undergraduates the chance to engage in global learning, no matter their class year or major. The 2025-2026 course lineup spans diverse disciplines, providing students with unique opportunities to explore the world while advancing their studies. Highlights of next year’s seminars include: Continuing…
