Here at EF, our goal has been Opening the World Through Education for over fifty years. And our Global Citizen Scholarship Fund is designed to make that happen for more students than ever. We want to hear from you about how this tour will change the way you think or feel about the world, or act within it.
How to Apply: Complete the application below; create and upload a 2-3 minute video answering this question:
How will this tour change the way you think or feel about the world, or act within it?
All students traveling between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2027 are eligible to apply for the 2026 and 2027 Global Citizen Scholarship. Deadline dates for applications vary depending on your travel date:
| Travel dates |
Deadline |
Winner Announcement |
| Jan. 2026-Mar. 2026 |
Aug. 12, 2025 |
Aug. 29, 2025 |
| Apr. 2026-Jun. 2026 |
Nov. 5, 2025 |
Dec. 5, 2025 |
| Jul. 2026-Sep. 2026 |
Feb. 12, 2026 |
Mar. 2, 2026 |
| Oct. 2026-Dec. 2026 |
May 12, 2026 |
May 29, 2026 |
| Jan. 2027-Mar. 2027 |
Aug. 11, 2026 |
Aug. 28, 2026 |
| Apr. 2027-Jun. 2027 |
Nov. 4, 2026 |
Dec. 4, 2026 |
| Jul. 2027-Sep. 2027 |
Feb. 11, 2027 |
Mar. 1, 2027 |
| Oct. 2027-Dec. 2027 |
May 11, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
If you require an accommodation for your application, please email: education.department@ef.com
For more details, check out our Project Guidelines and Terms and Conditions:
2026 Terms and Conditions
2027 Terms and Conditions