Work Abroad

  • GoAbroad.com: Search engine for jobs worldwide.
  • Going Global: Provides global career information and resources *UI campus users can create a free account
  • HireaHawk: Find jobs around the world posted just for Hawkeyes!
  • WorkAway: Work in exchange for food and accommodations worldwide.

Teach Abroad

TEFL Certification

Some teaching abroad positions require or recommend a TEFL certification. Even if your program doesn’t require one, it is a good idea to gain experience working with non-English speakers. TEFL certification can be earned in person or online, the University of Iowa and many community colleges offer certification or you can get certified through a placement program like International TEFL Academy.

Teaching Abroad Resources

Teach Abroad Opportunities

United States Government and Non-profit Work Abroad

Awards for Graduating Seniors

Scholarship Name

Amount Awarded

Deadline

Entity Administering Scholarship

DAAD Scholarships for Graduate Students

Varies

mid-October**

International Programs

Fulbright Grants

Varies

early September**

International Programs

Rhodes Scholarships

Varies

**UI Campus Notification deadline (not submission deadline)

UI Honors Program

Marshall Scholarships

Varies

**UI Campus Notification deadline (not submission deadline)

UI Honors Program

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Varies

**UI Campus Notification deadline (not submission deadline)

UI Honors Program

Mitchell Scholarships

Varies

**UI Campus Notification deadline (not submission deadline)

UI Honors Program

Churchill Scholarships

Varies

**UI Campus Notification deadline (not submission deadline)

UI Honors Program

**Please note: The information and webpage links in the table above are provided as guidelines and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details including UI deadlines (that are often earlier than the scholarship webpage dates), contact the Entity Administering Scholarship web link.