Global Programs at U.Va.

Globalization has a profound impact on the ways in which the University builds knowledge and conducts research.

U.Va.ʼs aim is for global education to become increasingly integrated into the student experience and curriculum.

Students will learn to move from one society to another thoughtfully; communicate in multiple languages; work in

places that are international, diverse, and multicultural; and address the complexities of a global society.

Along with promoting study abroad, U.Va. will bring more international students and faculty to the Grounds to share their varied perspectives with the University community and participate in interdisciplinary scholarship and research. Private philanthropy will help the University achieve these goals—ensuring a faculty with global perspective and students prepared for work, life, and leadership on a global scale.

The University’s most pressing funding needs for its global education programs include the following areas
and initiatives:

Center for International Studies

Make U.Va. a focal point and source for global scholarship, research, and other initiatives.

The Center for International Studies serves as a collaborative, interdisciplinary research center for faculty,

staff, and students from U.Va. and institutions worldwide who are seeking to understand and address the critical

problems of a global society, such as human rights, migration, conflict resolution, and race. The University seeks

gifts to bring international scholars to the Grounds to engage with students and faculty and advance strategic

academic and research partnerships. Private support will also advance on-Grounds collaborations spearheaded by the

centerʼs interdisciplinary Faculty Working Groups. These groups bring multiple perspectives to issues of global

importance and use these perspectives to inform their teaching, research, and public service. One such group—comprising faculty from art, archaeology, architecture, engineering, environmental science, medicine, and nursing—is examining water in the context of global change.

International Student Scholarships

Attract international students to U.Va. by increasing scholarship funding.

The ability to recruit academically promising students from around the world is vital to enriching intellectual

life on Grounds; increasing intercultural awareness among all students, faculty, and staff; and strengthening

U.Va.ʼs profile as an outstanding global institution. Yet, financial aid to attract international students to the

University is very limited. Private funding is essential for U.Va. to make progress in this important area.

Study Abroad Scholarships

Expand access to study abroad.

U.Va.ʼs study abroad programs enable students to gain an international perspective on their chosen academic

field or career path and to learn and practice important life skills—critical thinking, creativity, independence,

flexibility, resilience, and the ability to function effectively in different cultures. Private gifts—including

funds covering travel, living, and education expenses for study during the summer, a semester, or an entire year—will help provide these opportunities and remove financial obstacles for those students who wish to study abroad.

Selected Gift Opportunities

• $1 million and above—Endow an international studentʼs four-year undergraduate education (a $200,000 one-time

  gift funds four years)

• $100,000 and above—Sponsor an annual flagship global conference and publication through the Center for

  International Studies

• $50,000 and above—Attract a distinguished international fellow/scholar
• $25,000 and above—Support interdisciplinary Faculty Working Groups on critical global issues
• $10,000 to $20,000 and above—Fund new international teaching initiatives
• $5,000 to $20,000 and above—Provide a study abroad scholarship /or Fund housing for an international student

  ($5,000 without board, $10,000 with board)

• $2,500 and above—Provide support for emerging global opportunities