CRCC Asia 

Destinations: Vietnam, Korea, India and Japan

Duration: Typically 4 weeks but 8 and 12 week also offered.

Things to note:  eLearning course for duration of placement, induction day, pick up from airport, take you meet supervisor on your first day, show local area, staff trained in first aid and Mental Health trained

More Information: date booked to come on to campus

Deadlines for applications: 4 March 2024

Deposit Required: £100 

Gotoco  

Destinations: Europe – Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain

Duration: 1-2 months

Things to note:  Teacher trainee TEFL work with certification

More Information: Funding covers meals, accommodation, TEFL training/certification, insurance and excursions. Book on to a webinar here

Deadlines for applications: First come first serve basis – most host interview in February so we suggest submitting by 22 Jan and no later than 3 March

Deposit Required: £200

 Volunteering Expeditions in the Fiji Islands (thinkpacific.com) 

Destinations: Fiji and Bali

Duration: 1 month

Things to note:  Work on Business, Youth, Build, Mental Health or Sport initiatives. Project includes; food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, weekend adventures, domestic travel, and charity donation. (Flights not included).

More Information: Open Sessions online at 5pm every Monday – book via the Think Pacific Website

Deadlines for applications: Rolling sign up - first come first served basis.

Deposit Required: £195

Internship Placement Service | Absolute Internship 

Destinations: Europe and Asia

Duration: 4 – 8 weeks

Things to note:  Not Included in cost ● Flights ● Meals ● Visa and associated costs (besides Singapore)

More Information: Engineering, IT, Finance, Non Profit, Business Development and Marketing are among the most popular industries chosen by students.

Deadlines for applications: February 23, 2024, for May dates, and March 22, 2024, for June / July dates.

Deposit Required: 500 euro

The Turing Scheme is the UK government's programme to provide funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world. Find out more here.

Holloway Global is the name for Royal Holloway's Turing Scheme project.

Turing Scheme funding is available for 2023-24 and the grant rates are as follows (from the Turing Scheme Programme Guide):

HE student placements with a total duration of four to eight weeks will receive:

• £545 per month (equal to £136.25 per week for Group 1 destinations)
• £480 per month (equal to £120 per week for Group 2 and 3 destinations).

Participants on an HE placement meeting the disadvantaged background criteria outlined below will receive an additional £110 per month to their cost-of-living grant. As such, the total cost of living grant funding provided to students from disadvantaged backgrounds will be as follows.

For placements with a total duration of four to eight weeks:

• £654 per month (equal to £163.50 per week to Group 1* countries or territories)
• £590 per month (equal to £147.50 per week to Group 2 and 3 countries or territories).

For placements with a total duration of nine weeks to twelve months:

• £490 per month (equal to £122.50 per week to Group 1 countries or territories)
• £445 per month (equal to £111.25 per week to Group 2 and 3 countries or territories).

See page 40 of the programme guide for list of Group 1, 2 and 3 countries. 

If you are eligible for Turing funding it will be paid into your UK bank account.

Please note, you will need to have a UK bank account and ensure that these details are up to date on Campus Connect to receive the funds.

Please apply for funding using the following links:

Study Abroad: https://forms.office.com/e/FtqVNxHVvi 

Volunteering Abroad: https://forms.office.com/e/wQzGugd8h6

Placements Abroad:  https://forms.office.com/e/yZPEMN82HU

Turing Scheme funding is available for all Undergraduate students (and Postgraduate students applying for volunteering abroad opportunities) and there are additional funds for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (including Mental Health conditions) and financially disadvantaged/historically under-represented students.

Holloway Global want opportunities to be as accessible as possible, so we are using the criteria below, and our own Contextual Offer Admissions criteria for eligibility:

• Students with low household income or low socio-economic status (including those with an annual household income of £25,000 or less)
• Students receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits because they are financially supporting themselves or financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them and living with them, such as a child or partner
• Students who are care-experienced
• Global Majority/ BAME students
• Students who are first in their family to attend university
• Students from low participation neighbourhoods 

Don't worry if you do not meet this criteria - everyone who meets the programme eligibility requirements, including those around minimum programme length (28 days), can receive a minimum amount of funding, currently £480 even if they do not qualify for the uplift funding mentioned above.

Yes! So long as you are a current Royal Holloway student and will be at the time you participate in the programme, you can receive funding.

Postgraduate students can only apply for volunteering abroad opportunities with partners.

Foundation year students will have the opportunity to get involved with Holloway Global experiences when they progress on to their degree programme. 

We aim to update all students within two weeks of the application deadline.

Not always - that's why it is important for you to apply for your funding first and find out how much you are set to receive. 

Everyone is eligible for basic funding towards living expenses and travel costs; this amount increases depending upon your eligibility criteria.

Other costs such as programme fees for volunteering are not covered although support for fundraising is provided by partner organisations.

Unfortunately, we are not permitted to use Turing funds to pay for Summer Schools fees so these costs are not covered - check out the Summer School section to find out more.

If your Turing funding does not cover all of the cost for your trip there are various funding bursaries and grants for which you can apply, click on the links below to view what is available:

1. The Lord Mayor's 800th Anniversary Awards Trust
2. Jack Petchey Foundation
3. Studying abroad: travel grants for students (England)

You can also try crowdfunding or fundraising which can be an enjoyable experiece and let you share your plans with others, such as bake sales or sponsored events.

Our volunteering team and charity partners can support you with this - please do get in touch with the volunteering team to discuss this further. 

International Exchange application deadline is 8th December 2023.

Volunteering partners have rolling deadlines - please refer to the links provided above.

Global Placement partners have rolling deadlines - please refer to the links provided above. 

Summer School applications are due on the 1st of March 2024.

This is possible however,  

1. You must book your flight in and out of the same country
2. Your return date must be before 31 August
3. You must fully participate in the programme

Please do email the Turing Team  turing-scheme@rhul.ac.uk to get further clarification if you are unsure.

No. You can do your own thing after the programme is complete but you must book your flight in and out of the same country and ensure that you return before 31 August.

Please do email the Turing Team  turing-scheme@rhul.ac.uk to get further clarification if you are unsure.

If you are interested in the volunteering abroad program, we have partnered up Think Pacific, Challenges Abroad and Raleigh Costa Rica to take students out of their comfort zone for four weeks and participate in global volunteering opportunities, creating unforgettable memories during Easter and Summer 2024. Find out more by attending an information by the partners or see the next three sections for further details.

Once you have found oit how much funding you are eligible for, interested students need to apply directly to the specific partner via the links provided.

Royal Holloway Turing team will then confirm eligibility for funding band. Remember students can receive minimum £480 Turing funding if successful in their application, yet higher amounts available depending on eligibility. 

Challenges Abroad are committed to ensuring our programmes are ethical and sustainable, and mutually beneficial to both you and the communities where we work, which is why all our programmes support our partner charity,

The Futuresense Foundation. The Futuresense Foundation supports community development in some of the poorest regions in the world. With permanent teams in country all year round supporting projects, the Futuresense Foundation aim to engage children with quality education and provide them with a sense of aspiration. 

Volunteering abroad will help you to develop skills such as teamwork, leadership, problem solving, communication and adaptability! They have a number of programmes for you to get involved with, including Social Impact, Climate Action, Creative Arts, and Health and Wellbeing. These are located in countries such as Cambodia, India, Nepal, Panama, Tanzania and Thailand.

Find out more by attending an information session and apply by visiting the Challenges Abroad website.

Remember once you sign up you need to let the Turing Team know -  turing-scheme@rhul.ac.uk.

Gain global experience in the Fiji Islands with Think Pacific in partnership with the Fijan Government. Volunteer in Fiji and experience the unique culture, customs and way of life in the South Pacific islands.

Make lifelong friendships and share memories on a challenging project, whilst gaining global experience, developing unique skills and making a real contribution.

Whether you are looking to enhance your university degree or embark on a meaningful adventure - join a team and work alongside rural Fijan youth groups and communities on local initiatives which are achieving ground-breaking results.

Volunteering abroad will help you to develop employability skills, meet like-minded people and make a contribution. Think Pacific have programmes on Youth, Build, Conservation, Sport, Health or Leaderships initiatives.

Find out more by attending an information session online and apply by visiting the Think Pacific website.

Remember once you sign up you need to let the Turing Team know -  turing-scheme@rhul.ac.uk.

Raleigh International is defined by the passionate and hard-working people that make up its global team. A youth-driven organisation supporting a global movement of young people to take action. Young people help to determine, design, and lead the work Raleigh does. Raleigh International is an ever-evolving organisation, constantly adapting to new ideas and challenges. But what never changes is their dedication to working with young people and communities to create an impact that lasts.

Start your Raleigh Expedition in Costa Rica, the most biodiverse country in the world. Despite being only 0.03% of the world’s land mass, Costa Rica is home to almost 5% of the planet’s biodiversity. It is naturally rich in ecosystems and species; however, the country’s natural environment is fragile and considered vulnerable by many environmental NGOs and SINAC (National System of Conservation Areas). Now more than ever we need young people like you to participate in the Expedition and help us fight the climate emergency.

New opportunity for Raleigh South Africa is now available too. A word you will hear a lot in South Africa is Ubuntu. It means ‘I am because we are‘. South Africans are all about the people and how we can all work together. Through this Raleigh Expedition, volunteers will see the real South Africa. In the Community phase, you will be in the heart of the rural communities where you will be welcomed by friendly faces. On the Environmental phase you will be based in a reserve open to the Kruger National Park which will allow to you to see all the animals, but without the tourists. This Raleigh Expedition will take you to the heart and soul of South Africa, and it will change your life forever. 

Find out more by attending an information session and apply for Raleigh International opportunities here.

Remember once you sign up you need to let the Turing Team know -  turing-scheme@rhul.ac.uk.

No, for 2023-24 we are only working with our community partners, Challenge Abroad, Think Pacific, Raleigh Costa Rica, Travelteer and Play Action International. 

To apply for Turing Scheme funding for a Summer School, refer to the Moodle page for more info. 

You then need to apply to the summer schools directly once Holloway Global has approved your application to be selected for Turing Scheme funds.

More information on the providers can be found below.

If you need any help with this please contact turing-scheme@rhul.ac.uk.

Funding is available to support shorter study abroad opportunities in the summer of 2024. We are currently offering students the below summer school opportunities.

Taking part in a summer school will give you the chance to develop new skills, gain vital international experience and boost your employability. You can also develop a wide range of soft skills, language skills and gain experience of a different academic culture. You will build relationships with international peers and gain fresh ideas and a better understanding of other cultures.

We recommend that you read the hyperlinks provided below to check the course suitability and your own availability during the various summer school dates.

If a Summer School opportunity isn’t long enough for you, you can also study abroad for a year under our International Exchange programme. Discover more about the programme here.