Global Summer Exchange Award (Global Mobility)

Award details

This award is intended only for the participants of the Global Summer Exchange programme. We would like students to share content (photos, videos, social media content, etc) from their time abroad, to promote further mobility. 

Award value

Funds are likely to be in the region of GBP £250 to £700, but this is dependent on the location visited as well as the content delivered, and applications received.

Eligibility criteria

There is no additional eligibility criteria, however, we particularly encourage applications from students from under-represented backgrounds who will be participating in the exchange.

Award conditions

Students should have a confirmed place on their chosen Global Summer Exchange programme before applying for the Global Summer Exchange Award. You may be required to show confirmation of your acceptance on the programme in order to receive the award.

Application process

Applications are open from Monday 18th March 2024 at 4pm and will close on Sunday 5th May 2024 at 11:59pm (UK time). We will not accept late applications.

Students will submit a 'pitch' of their ideas of how they can contribute media while abroad. This could include, but is not limited to:

• Videography/Photography
• Blog post
• Podcast
• Instagram Takeover (stories & grid)
• Other [this must deemed appropriate for promotion by the Global Mobility Office]

For videography/photography, students will ideally need to provide a portfolio (which could be something as simple as an Instagram/YouTube page) to indicate the standard they will be able to supply in return for the funds. For written work, students will need to provide an ideal theme that they'd like to talk about and this would be assessed in terms of how it would benefit further mobility.

Students usually receive awards in the region of £250 to £700, but this is dependent on the location visited, the costs involved to attend the program and the content type delivered. Award amounts are subject to change year on year and will depend on the number of applications we receive.

Terms and conditions

Social Media guidelines 2024 (0.14 MB)

Selection process

Applications will be reviewed after the deadline and students can expect to hear back regarding the outcome of their application within 4 to 6 weeks of the deadline. Following receipt of the outcome, students may be required to provide additional documentation and evidence in order to confirm their award. We will then request the payment of the award, and this should be done within one month but in busy periods may be longer.

Students should be aware that they are not guaranteed to receive the funding prior to the start of their activity.