National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Study Abroad For NTID Majors
All majors at RIT can study abroad, and it's an ideal opportunity for you to gain a new perspective on your major, understand the global reach of your field of study, and develop cross-cultural skills that will prepare you for your career.
Planning early, discussing your plans with your academic advisor, and working with a study abroad advisor to find a good program fit will set you on the path to having a memorable experience while staying on track to graduation.
An easy way to get started is to attend a Study Abroad 101 meeting offered three times a week (Tues, Wed, Fri) by the RIT Education Abroad office. If you need Access Services support for a meeting, please reserve at myaccess.rit.edu.
Tips
- RIT Access Services support for study abroad programs is available as funds allow. Contact Angela Hauser at abhdis@ntid.rit.edu early in your study abroad planning to inquire about the availability of access services.
- Support is most often available for RIT Global Campus programs, RIT faculty-led programs, and some short-term affiliate programs.
- Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services may provide financial assistance to NTID students studying abroad. Talk with your VR counselor to determine if assistance is available.
- If you plan on using Video Relay Service (VRS) while studying abroad, you must notify your VRS service provider before you go and provide your travel dates and travel locations in order to access your VRS services abroad.
Resources
NTID Study Abroad Info Sheet
Highlights study abroad information such as the best time to go and popular programs.
If you’re interested in one of the programs, login to the Compass (application database), click on the ‘Search Programs’ tab, and type in the program name in the keyword box to learn more and start an application.
Faculty-Led Programs
RIT offers faculty-led study abroad programs designed, developed, and led by RIT faculty. The travel portion of these programs are usually shorter in length (between one to five weeks), taking place over summer, winter break, or spring break. Most faculty-led programs are open to students of all majors, and students may be able to use credits towards free electives, perspectives, gen ed electives or towards certain minors/immersions.
These faculty-led programs may be of interest to NTID majors:
- Kyoto History and Culture
- Packaging Innovation in Japan
- Manga in Japan
- Global Health with International Field Experience
- Experiential Learning in Cultural Psychology: Immersion in Japanese Culture
- Italian Food, Culture, and Sustainability
- World Building Based on Historical Worlds
- Ireland's Culture and Society
Study Abroad Scholarships for NTID Majors
NTID Study Abroad Scholarships
Open to NTID majors or Deaf/HOH RIT students. Awards $500-$1,000. Students will be automatically considered for this funding. No separate scholarship application is required. Awards are based on financial need as determined by your FAFSA on file and RIT Financial Aid.
RIT Education Abroad Travel Grant
Open to students going on RIT Global Campus, exchange, or faculty-led programs. All students applying for one of these types of programs will be automatically considered for this funding. No separate scholarship application is required. Awards $500-$1,000. Awards are based on financial need as determined by your FAFSA on file and RIT Financial Aid.
Honors Travel Grant
RIT Honors students are eligible for a $500 travel grant to study abroad. RIT Honors Travel Grant form
Other featured scholarships
Scholarship deadlines are often early, and some scholarships require essays and letters of recommendation as part of scholarship applications.
Connect with a Global Ambassador
Study Abroad Global Ambassadors are returned study abroad students who can answer any questions you may have from a student perspective – feel free to reach out to them via email or social media.
Additional International Opportunities
These international programs and fellowships include options for undergraduate students or post-graduation opportunities.
Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling Fellowship
Funding for upcoming or recent graduates to complete an independent art or creative project abroad. Must be an NTID or Deaf/HOH student. Email Jenny.Sullivan@rit.edu for more information.
Fulbright Deafness Studies Award
Funding for graduate students to conduct research or teach in Italy for 6 months. Must be fluent in ASL and proficient in a Romance language. Email Jenny.Sullivan@rit.edu for more information.
Fulbright Fellowship (U.S. Student Program)
Funding for upcoming or recent graduates to go to grad school or complete an independent research project abroad. Email Jenny.Sullivan@rit.edu for more information.
World Endeavors
Deaf education volunteer projects in Ecuador
VoluntEars
Deaf volunteering overseas (Ghana, Nepal, or Sri Lanka) at Deaf schools
Deafworlds
Work with signing Deaf communities in developing countries