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Costs: £1795 programme fee (which includes a £195 non-refundable deposit) plus flights and additional costs

Funding: £2100 for eligible students, or £2600 for eligible widening participation students.
Funding is limited and not guaranteed for all applicants.
Funding applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Published funding is only open to eligible applicants who apply by midnight 4th January 2026. After this date, funding levels may be reduced.

Dates: 1st August - 29th August 2026. Your programme must be completed by August 31st 2026 for funding purposes.

More details information available in the table below

Programme details

The only funded Challenges Abroad programme in India is: Social Impact in the Community Challenge (4 weeks)

Funding is NOT available for the two-week version of this challenge. 

Challenges Abroad is a social enterprise with a mission that’s all about shaping the next generation of Global Citizens . heir programmes are designed to help you gain new skills, expand your global awareness, and contribute to meaningful causes. Challenges Abroad define some of the programme benefits as:

  • Design and facilitate conversational English workshops to improve the learner’s confidence in speaking English – a vital skill in helping them secure employment in the future!
  • Design and facilitate workshops in creative arts, STEAM education, life skills and/or environmental sustainability workshops that inspire the learners in their education in a more engaging environment!
  • Work on an infrastructure project at our local partner schools to help create a safer and more conducive learning environment for the learners!
  • Raise your cultural awareness, increase your confidence, and become more resilient.
  • Project includes; food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, domestic travel, and airport pick-up and drop-off. (Flights not included).

 

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