Summer Programs

Approved Programs

If you are interested in summer study away, make sure to schedule an advising appointment. This is required as part of the application process.

Some Approved program provider organizations that we partner with offer study away opportunities during the summer. Apply through PLU before the March 1st deadline and double check the deadline to apply through the program provider organization. Applications open in November to study away the following summer. Let us know of any due dates prior to PLU’s Approved Summer application deadline.

Cost for Approved Summer study away includes the program fee determined by the provider that manages the program, as well as a $200 administrative fee to PLU. Please note that not all financial aid covers summer coursework; contact Student Financial Services for information.

IMPORTANT: Not all programs offered by the organizations we partner with listed below are on the list of PLU’s Approved Summer programs. To see if a program is Approved for PLU students, search for programs here. You will need to apply for the program through PLU first, and then through organization that manages the program.

Other (Funded) Summer Opportunities

Wang Research Grants

Students who have had study away and cross-cultural experiences are encouraged to apply for funding to conduct an international independent research project. Find out more information here.

Peace Scholars Program

Two PLU students are selected each year to participate in this intensive summer program centered on peacebuilding, conflict and war. Find out more information here.

Critical Language Scholarship

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a summer study abroad opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world. The Wang Center Study Away Advisor can support you in the application process; reach out if you’re interested in learning more.

CLS
The Critical Language Scholarship is a prestigious fully funded opportunity to study a language overseas in summer.

Humanity in Action

Funds four weeks of summer human rights study in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Copenhagen, Sarajevo, or Warsaw; allows you to develop a human rights project over the next 11 months.

US-UK Fulbright Commission

First and second year students are eligible to apply for a full-ride scholarship for summer study in the United Kingdom through the US-UK Fulbright Commission. Find out more information here.

PPIA Junior Summer Institute

A national fellowship program that prepares students for an advanced degree and career in influential public service roles. Open to rising senior students with appropriate quantitative, analytical, and communication skills. Find out more information here.

Riley Dolan (back left) with his classmates after their graduation ceremony from PPIA.

“The PPIA experience was really life changing for me and has already opened up a ton of doors. It prepares you for graduate school in public service fields, introduces you to a great cohort of students who will be future leaders in their fields, and is a ton of fun as well. I highly recommend to anyone thinking about applying!”

Riley Dolan
Class of 2019