Updated June 25, 2026
As part of Temple University Education Abroad’s commitment to helping students become global citizens and reducing the impact and carbon footprint of education abroad, we encourage students to apply for grants in the amount of $500, which will support student efforts focused on sustainability during their time abroad. All students studying abroad on Temple-run programs (both Temple and non-Temple students) are eligible to apply for this grant.
For the Fall 2026 term, the grants are only open to students studying abroad at Temple Rome, Temple Japan - Tokyo, or Temple Japan - Kyoto.
Your Project
The form and scope of this sustainability work can vary broadly. If you are selected as a Global Green Grant recipient, we will work with you to develop a project that is aligned with your interests and the sustainability goals of your host campus. The project may involve undertaking research, planning an event, executing a project, etc. Please note that the grant may not be used to support personal travel, personal purchases, etc.
Examples of previous projects include:
- sustainable agriculture walking tours of farmers' markets (Rome)
- a bilingual, sustainable living map (Tokyo)
- a film about sustainability efforts (Rome)
- workshops for elementary school students on using recycled plastic to create art (Tokyo)
- collection and donation of athletic goods/clothing (Rome)
- clothing thrift events (Tokyo)
Process and Requirements
After being accepted to your study abroad program, submit this sustainability grant application by the appropriate deadline listed below. Prior to departure, grant recipients will be expected to attend a first steps meeting. While abroad, accepted grant recipients will communicate weekly with their Education Abroad mentor to develop and implement their project and will be expected to provide regular project updates via email. Prior to the end of their term abroad, grant recipients will turn in any agreed-upon project deliverables, along with a reflection on their project, with guidance and approval from their Education Abroad mentor. Reflections may include a written statement (700-800 words) or video, which will be featured on the Education Abroad blog. The grant funds will be paid upon completion of the agreed-upon project deliverables.
Deadlines
Applications open approximately 2-3 months prior to the start of the term abroad. All eligible, accepted students will receive an email notification when the application has been opened, which will include the relevant deadline.
The application for Fall 2026 students will open on June 25 with a deadline of July 25.
Please complete the form to apply.
