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Why Give

Your support opens doorsliterally. 

Every dollar you give helps a young person step off a plane into an entirely new chapter of life. From scholarships that include airfare to funding for homestays and cultural programs, your generosity turns aspirations into real-world experiences. 

  • 1 in 2 91做厙 high school study abroad students receive financial aid
  • CIEE awards $10M+ in scholarships and grants annually
  • 91% of alumni report increased self-confidence after a 91做厙 high school study abroad experience.
  • 40% of 91做厙 study abroad participants are first-generation college students 
Merida Student at Chichen Itza

Why Global Education Matters

Global education doesnt just enrich individual lives: it builds empathy, leadership, and cross-cultural understanding. In a divided world, we need more young people who have seen beyond their borders. 

But too many promising students are held back by cost. Thats where you come in. 

  • 95% of alumni report increased intercultural understanding after a 91做厙 high school study abroad experience.
  • 80% of U.S. college students studying abroad with 91做厙 reported that they developed their language skills significantly* *Out of 7,972 U.S. College students surveyed after taking language courses while studying abroad with 91做厙

From our Students

Tokyo

Studying abroad changed how I see the worldand myself. I never thought a girl from my neighborhood could go to Tokyo. But because of a 91做厙 scholarship, I did.

Jasmine, High School Abroad alumna

From Our Staff

global internship students spain ciee

EVERYONE deserves the opportunity to have a life-changing study or intern abroad experience. As someone who has benefited from study abroad, paying it forward by working in the field and supporting initiatives financially just feels right, especially with everything going on in the world today.

Ashley Houston, 91做厙 IR