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Gap Year & Travel Opportunities – Structured growth, service, and study abroad


General Gap Year Programs

Tilting Futures (Global Citizen Year)

Immersive service-learning gap year for leadership development.

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NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School)

Outdoor leadership and adventure programs in global locations.

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Outward Bound USA

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Wilderness-based experiential learning with service components.​

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Global Vision
International (GVI)

Offers adventure and conservation-focused gap year programs around the world.

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Service Based Programs

Global Leadership Adventures (GLA)

Volunteer abroad programs for teens with leadership focus.

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Rustic Pathways

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​Service-learning programs in communities worldwide.​

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Projects Abroad

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Volunteer opportunities in over 25 countries.​

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​Visions Service Adventures

Community service and cultural exchange programs in Peru, Dominican Republic, Montana.

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Personal Growth Programs

Carpe Diem Education

 Accredited experiential gap year programs focused on cultural immersion, service learning, and sustainability. 

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Pacific Discovery

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Outdoor adventure and service-learning programs across Asia, South America, and Oceania.​

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Adventures Rolling Cross-Country (ARCC)

Experiential options that blend service, cultural immersion, and leadership development.

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Education First (EF)

Flexible, customizable gap year experiences combining travel, service, internships, and language immersion.

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Environmental Programs

Conservation Corps

Hands-on service programs in natural resource management, including trail building, erosion control, and wildfire mitigation.

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Americorps

Service opportunities with projects such as habitat restoration, energy efficiency, and water conservation.

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Greenpeace

Volunteer and activism opportunities in campaigns on climate change, deforestation, and ocean protection.

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Earthwatch Institute

​Expeditions where participants join scientists on climate change, wildlife conservation, and sustainability projects.

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High School Study Abroad

AFS Intercultural Programs

Academic year and semester exchanges.

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​School Year Abroad (SYA)

​Selective high school programs in France, Spain, and Italy.

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U.S. State Department 

Opportunities for high school students to study abroad

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Gap Year Funding

The Experiment in Interntional Living

​Scholarships and need-based funding for cultural exchange programs.

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USA Gap Year Fairs Scholarships

​A list of gap year scholarships from multiple providers and partners.

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GoOverseas Gap Year Scholarships

Offers funding for students taking part in gap year or study abroad experiences.

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​ARCC Gap Year Scholarships

Provides financial aid for service, cultural, and leadership programs.

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