There are many opportunities available for University of Illinois students to spend time studying away from campus, either on shorter trips during spring break and summer, or during more traditional semesters and years abroad.
The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers multiple global experiential learning opportunities, and encourages students to consider studying off-campus during their time at Illinois.
Winter Break Study Abroad Opportunity!
Apply to our Faculty-led Winter Break Study Abroad program in Costa Rica (Jan 9–16, 2027) and learn about global health while gaining international experience.
Attend our online info session on Wednesday, September 2, at 4 PM to learn more about the program and how to apply 🌎✈️
HK Study Abroad Scholarship 2026-2027
The Department of Health & Kinesiology is offering 10 scholarships to HK undergraduate students planning to study abroad during the 2026–2027 academic year.
To be eligible, students must:
- Be an undergraduate student in the Department of Health & Kinesiology.
- Be accepted into an eligible* HK Faculty-Led Short-Term Study Abroad Program (program start date should be before August 2027).
- Submit a scholarship application by the deadline for the selected program (see schedule below).
As part of the application, students should submit a brief statement describing:
- What they hope to gain from their study abroad experience.
- How participating in the program will support their academic and professional goals.
Important: Each faculty-led program has its own application timeline. Please refer to the schedule below for the scholarship application deadline associated with the selected program.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Aline Lamas
aline@illinois.edu
*For more info about the HK programs, please visit the HK Study Abroad page or the Illinois Study Abroad page.
Scholarship Calendar
| Program | Program application deadline (My Study Abroad) | Scholarship application opening | Scholarship application deadline | Announcement of the Scholarships Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK 472 – Exploring the Successes and Limits of Costa Rican Healthcare Winter Break 26-27 | October 8th, 2026 | August 28th, 2026 | September 20th, 2026 | By October 6th, 2026 |
| HK 472 – Public Health System in Italy | February 1st, 2027 | October 18th, 2026 | December 18th, 2026 | By January 20th, 2026 |
| HK 472 -Interdisciplinary Health in Greece | February 1st, 2027 | October 18th, 2026 | December 18th, 2026 | By January 20th, 2026 |
Short Term Faculty-Led Experiential Learning Opportunities
To participate in one of the opportunities listed below, students must register for its corresponding course.
HK 472: Interdisciplinary Health in Greece
Students spend two weeks learning about health from an interdisciplinary perspective.
HK 472: Public Health System in Italy
Students gain insights into all facets of Italy’s public health and National Healthcare Service (SSN) system. Related second, 8-week class must be taken in the spring prior to departure.
HK 472: Exploring the Successes and Limits of Costa Rican Health Care
Students study which public health and administrative policies and practices have worked well in this small and underdeveloped country. Related second, 8-week class must be taken in the fall prior to departure.
