Birmingham City University
With Funding Available from Birmingham City University
Are you looking to make the most of your university summer? Discover an unforgettable experience with Think Pacific.
Join a team of like-minded students, immerse yourself in a new culture, and work on impactful projects that will shape both your future and the future of local communities. At Think Pacific, we offer university students the chance to participate in life-changing volunteer and internship programs across the Asia-Pacific region.
Whether you’re seeking to develop new skills, make a difference, or experience a different way of life, our programs provide the perfect opportunity for personal and professional growth, all while contributing to sustainable initiatives that are achieving groundbreaking results across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Award-winning volunteering and internships, since 2009.
- 1-Month or 16-Day Projects in Fiji & Bali
- Support the achievement of the UN SDGs
- Work on behalf of exclusive partners, such as the Fijian Government
- Complete cultural immersion in a traditional village.
- Work on Business, Youth, Build, Mental Health or Sport initiatives.
- Develop employability skills, meet like-minded people and contribution to sustainable development.
- Project includes; food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, weekend adventures, domestic travel, and charity donation. (Flights not included).
- Project costs from ÂŁ1,895.
- Apply to BCU for funding of up to around ÂŁ3,000 towards the cost of one of the specified trips, for eligible students.
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In addition to the UK Government’s Turing Scheme funding, there are x20 BCU Bonus Top-up grants available from the Go Abroad team at Birmingham City University, for students to join one of two groups to participate in a specific Think Pacific project during summer 2025.
- Up to x20 eligible BCU students will receive UK Government’s Turing Scheme funding and BCU Bonus Top-up grant.
- The financial support available for eligible students is for up to £3,000pp – amount and eligibility depends on the participant’s circumstances
- x10 students will be funded to join the Youth Empowerment project in Fiji between: 27th July – 23rd August 2025
- x10 students will be funded to join a Global Team Internship in Indonesia (Bali) between: 27th July – 23rd August 2025
- You can find all the details on both funding amounts in the Think Pacific Fiji or Indonesia promotions on the Go Abroad Moodle Page
- Student who wish to self-fund can join any Think Pacific project.
Application Process
- Apply for funding with the BCU Go Abroad Team before 17 February 2025, via the Think Pacific Fiji or Indonesia promotions on the Go Abroad Moodle Page
- Once you have received and accepted a funding offer from BCU, arrange an application interview with Think Pacific.
- Confirm your place with Think Pacific.
If you have any questions regarding funding and the application process, please contact the university team via goabroad@bcu.ac.uk
In today’s multicultural society, it’s hugely beneficial to travel and experience life in another country and culture before settling into a career. No amount of time in the classroom can replace hands-on, active learning. Our aim is for every student to complete their project with a set of experiences and transferable skills, which can profoundly improve their future:
- Gain 100 + hours of international work experience.
- Boost cultural IQ & enhance global perspectives.
- Activate global citizenship & broaden horizons.
- Contribute towards sustainable development, on behalf of our partners.
- Increase your leadership skills through collaborative work.
- Job references, certificate of completion, and LinkedIn endorsement.
- Potential employment opportunities via Think Pacific graduate scheme.
Collaboration + Culture + Challenge = Extraordinary Personal Development
Become a member of a Fijian family and work within a team whilst contributing to sustainable development initiatives that support the achievement of the Fiji National Development Plan.Our projects in Fiji are truly unique. They take place in rural communities which are a world away from the usual crowds and the average volunteer projects. The villages in Fiji are only accessible upon invitation by the chief only, which means you can sample a way of life that few people will ever be fortunate enough to see.
This multi-disciplinary project in partnership with Ministry of Youth & Sports. Volunteers work with young adults to host engaging workshops which promote positive messages around mental health, climate justice, public health, leadership and sports.
- Project Dates for BCU Funding: 27th July – 23rd August 2025
Our projects in Bali offer you the opportunity to supercharge your CV by completing a professional internship for our inspiring partners, which includes a collection of hand-picked local NGOs, businesses and social enterprises. Whilst living in a traditional Balinese village and immersing into the local culture with a team of fellow students, this innovative internship model gives you the chance to work on developing practical and sustainable solutions to current challenges for our partners that will enhancing your global experience, personal development and employability – whilst having an incredible adventure and making shared memories that will last a lifetime.
- Project Dates for BCU Funding: 27th July – 23rd August 2025
