What is the best way to fund international education programs at your institution?

Actually I feel that in order to make a difference to an organization it's essential to have an attractive funding proposal that spells out the entrance of committment to the final destination of the applicant. This information will allow a buy in from funders. When new ground is being broken to shape education then the curiosity of the funders are tweaked to enable research and development.

First, approach this from the perspective of a student, with a typical student budget and lifestyle. And build around that. Consider how the world has changed, how easy it is to find like-minded communities and organizations, and partner with the best fit to your specific program, for example, it could be your European History majors studying WW2 and you reaching out to the American Battle Monuments Commission. Get, and let, your students get involved and take a role in creating and leading the creation of such international programs. Lastly, be creative and take multiple approaches. Look for alumni who have connections to other Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) that are attractive to partner with and start to build those bridges.

While considering the question "what do you want to achieve with your international education programs?" one should think about popular trends, but should not be over influenced by that. In addition to that the learner should be very specific about the future plans: whether he/she wants to go somewhere to settle or want to stay there where he/she is? If wants to stay there where he/she is, then local needs should be taken into consideration before opting certain problem. And if wish to go somewhere, then one should be specific about that too.

Institutions generate fund through alumni bursary to provide financial assistance to students. And some charitable institutions/societies also provide scholarships/financial assistance. Students can also serach for these options also.

Such planning is essential in the world full of uncertainty. More the options more are the chances of certainty. Scholarships, financial assistance or even educational loan all these are different concepts but the ultimate goal is fulfilling financially needs to continue education. If the sources are more the certinity of completing the educational program are more and that to uninterrupted and without any financial stress.

Something to consider: certain university financial aid models do not allow external funding to go into the student’s pocket—particularly those with high need or those receiving 100% aid. Such monies often cannot go directly to the student. Typically it may reduce the aid the student is already receiving or, at best, detract from their loan amount. This financial aid model frustrates desires to assist students in applying for grants or scholarships, which could, ideally, provide a student cost of living money during a study abroad experience.