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We are looking for students interested in
- ecology and sustainability
- challenging experiential coursework
- engaging in diverse cultural experiences
- building leadership and expedition skills
This is not a passive classroom-based program. Students will be required to be active learners, engaged with the material, and motivated to learn.
For an application, email apply@isdsi.org.
Application Deadlines
Spring, 2009: October 10, 2008
Fall, 2009: March 13, 2009
After the deadline, applications will be accepted on a space available basis.
Students are encouraged to apply early. After the application deadline, applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Once the program fills, a waiting list will be established.
To apply to the program, please email apply@isdsi.org to request an application.
ISDSI charges a "comprehensive fee" so that students may apply financial aid to tuition as well as cost-of-living in Thailand. Comprehensive fees include tuition, all food while on the program, all housing while on the program, and all program related travel. The only things the comprehensive fee does not include are airfare to Thailand, equipment rental (if any), and spending money.
Comprehensive fee for 2008-2009:
- Semester: $15,225
- Semester plus Internship: $19,000
Scholarships are available, usually from $500 to $3,500 per semester. Depending on the policy of your home institution, other financial aid may apply.
Another source of information on scholarships is at http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/resources.html.
The program is open to undergraduate students in all majors in good academic standing (minimum 2.7 GPA) and enrolled in accredited US colleges and universities. While not required, students are strongly urged to have taken some classes dealing with sustainable development, ecology and ecosystems, development studies, and related fields before the program starts.
How to apply - Dates - Deadlines - Cost - Scholarships - Requirements