2025/26 Student Application Is OPEN!
By Applying, you could gain access to:
Eligibility Requirements:
A scholarship to make studying abroad affordable
Two months of international travel
A learning cohort of peers on the same journey
A year’s worth of mentorship and support will prepare you for travel and support you when you come home
College Credit from the University of Montana
Eligible for the Pell Grant
Residence in the greater Portland Metro area
When applying, be between the ages of 17 and 23
Plan on attending any Greater Portland area community college or PSU during the 2025-2026 school year
2025/2026 Application Deadline:
To be considered for the 2025/2026 school year, students must submit their completed applications by March 23rd, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PST.
Mid-December Application Opens
March 23rd Application Closes
After applications close, all students who meet eligibility criteria and submit a completed application will be invited to an interview to be conducted between March 31st and May 16th
Students who exemplify the best fit for the program based on application and interview will be offered conditional acceptance into the 2025/2026 cohort by May 26th
Not sure if you’re eligible? call or text 503-610-2723 to ask or email grace@carpemundi.org
Do you have more questions about the application process? Click the buttons below to read our application FAQs or view a PDF with all the application questions before starting your journey.
Bring Carpe Mundi to Your Classroom!
Are you an educator looking to inspire your students with opportunities for transformative global education? Schedule a Carpe Mundi recruitment presentation today!
Our Community Outreach & Recruitment Specialist will visit your class to share how Carpe Mundi empowers students through high-impact study abroad experiences.
Scheduling is easy—click the image to book a time that works for you
Short on Time? We’ve Got You Covered!
We understand that educators have busy schedules, so we’ve created a pre-recorded Carpe Mundi recruitment video to introduce your students to the life-changing opportunities Carpe Mundi offers through studying abroad. Show it in your classroom at your convenience—no scheduling required!
Email Grace Howard at grace@carpemundi.org to request the video, and we’ll send it directly to you.