University of the West of England
With Funding Available from the University of the West of England
Are you looking to make the most of your university summer? Join a team, live at the heart of a traditional village and work on projects that will leave a lasting impact on your future.
Challenge yourself with a team of like-minded students, whilst gaining extraordinary international experience, developing unique skills and making a real contribution to initiatives that are achieving ground-breaking results through inspiring partnerships.
Whether you are looking to enhance your university degree or embark on a meaningful adventure – our projects are ideal for students looking to expand their horizons and bridge the gap between university and graduate employment.
- Award-winning volunteering and internships, since 2009.
- 1-Month in the Fiji Islands & Bali, Indonesia
- 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 £1,895. Apply for university funding support of at least £480 and up to £2,950 depending on individual circumstances.
Join a Discovery Session 
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Open Online Session, Every Monday at 5pm, (Register Here)
Thu 2 Nov 2023 – Discovery Sessions at Bower Ashton Campus
Fiji Programs: 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm –Â (Add)
Bali Programs: 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm –Â (Add)
Wed 8 Nov 2023 – Discovery Sessions at Frenchay Campus, D Block
Fiji Programs: 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm –Â (Add)
Mental Health Programs: 2:15 pm – 2:45 pm –Â (Add)
Bali Programs: 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm –Â (Add)
Wed 29 Nov 2023 – Global Experience Week at Frenchay Campus, D Block
Global Experience Fair: 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm –Â (Add)
Discovery Session on Fiji & Bali: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – (Add)
Support is available via UWE Bristol to help enable you to take part in this opportunity. Total financial support ranges from £480 to just under £3,000 per person. The level of funding depends on the participant’s circumstances, including household income.
Application process
- Apply online via Think Pacific before 10th Dec
- Complete an application call with Think Pacific.
- Email the UWE Go Global Team, goglobal@uwe.ac.uk, with your programme start and end dates.
- The UWE Go Global team will confirm the funding you are eligible for and the application process for funding, which you should start straight away.
- Confirm your place in the Think Pacific team.
Funded spaces are limited and will be assigned to students first come, first served, based on the date of your initial application (Step 1).
About the bursary
The UWE Bristol Employability Bursary aims to support lower-income UK undergraduate students to access a range of activities. This aims to add value to your student experience and help you achieve a better graduate outcome.
There are 500 bursaries of up to £1,000 (depending on activity type) available in the academic year 2022 to 2023. The bursary is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This will be in addition to the UWE Bursary for UWE Bursary-eligible students. The Employability Bursary is non-repayable and paid as a lump sum.
Students can receive a maximum of £1,000 in funding each academic year. The academic funding year runs from 1 August to 31 July. This means that if you take part in an activity before 31 July 2023, you can apply for funding again after 1 August 2023 for the 2023 to 2024 academic year.
Please note: if a single activity spans two academic years, it will only qualify for one bursary payment.
Eligibility
The bursary is available for students who wish to undertake an eligible optional employability activity. The bursary can be used to cover the cost of accessing the activity and for equipment, travel and clothing for employability activities.
Eligible students
To be eligible for this bursary you must:
- be fully registered as an undergraduate UK domiciled student at UWE Bristol
- qualify for support with tuition fees (if liable for tuition fees during the academic year) and living costs support from Student Finance if you are an undergraduate student
- have a household income of £30,000 per year or below, as assessed by Student Finance
- have a confirmed place on an eligible activity.
Please note: you must apply for and secure an activity before you can receive a bursary. Payment cannot be made unless your place has been confirmed by the provider and approved by UWE Bristol.
The Turing Scheme is the UK Government’s funding programme to help students undertake international opportunities in education and training across the world. UWE Bristol make an annual application to the scheme for funding to support you to embark on a range of international activities.
All students taking part will be eligible for funding of £480 and some students will qualify for a higher rate of £2,000, depending on your personal circumstance.
You can learn more about this funding on the UWE website here:
https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/money-and-finance/funds-during-study/turing-scheme
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.
Our projects in Bali offer you the opportunity to supercharge your CV by completing a professional internship or placement 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, you can promote positive Mental Health or complete an internship for partners across a range of sectors.
