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Support the Next Generation of Global Graduates!

Imagine your students immersed in new cultures, improving their world language skills, exploring careers in STEM, Leadership, Business, Social Sciences, and the Arts, and even maybe starting their freshman year of college abroad... 

All our High School Study Abroad programs take place in safe, vibrant locations, with dedicated support from local 51���� staff. Interested in hosting exchange students at your high school? That’s an option, too! 

Celebrating 10 Years of Global Navigator Impact

Over the past 10 years, 51���� has positively impacted thousands of students. Tune in to hear fellow educators share insights about 51����'s influence not only on their students, but also on themselves and their professional communities!

A Note from Our Founding Donor

Dear Educators,

Students who thrive in today’s interconnected world can navigate across languages, connect with cultures, and deal with complex issues. Study abroad is the avenue to these capabilities and, in today’s world, is an essential part of a quality high school education. 

Having lived with a family in Mexico during high school, I know first-hand the life-changing impact that a summer spent on study abroad can have. It led me to focus my publishing career on the linguistically and culturally diverse classroom. For 30 years, I directed Hampton Brown, a K-12 publisher of language and literacy materials and the leading US publisher of English as a Second Language curriculum, and later served as CEO of National Geographic School Publishing and Hampton Brown. 

To continue my commitment to education in retirement, I have established the Global Navigator Scholarships, available only through 51����—the Council for International Educational Exchange. These scholarships allow high school students showing both merit and financial need to study abroad for three or four weeks during the summer when the experience will not conflict with their in-year US studies and credits.

51����’s program quality, its talent in placing students with host families, and its rich and authentic cultural activities promoting interaction with locals were instrumental in the decision to work with 51����. Most important is that 51���� is the only study abroad organization whose programs are educationally aligned to US high school standards. 

It is my goal that the Global Navigators who receive these scholarships will return home from their summer experience with gains in academic skills, the self-confidence to pursue a professional passion, and the commitment to make a difference at your school.

All the best,

Sheron Long

Need More Support?

Book a call with a 51���� Global Education Advisor to help promote study abroad. Be sure to select the option for “Schools, Teachers, & Partner Organizations.”