Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
We support students as they seek out opportunities to grow. Our goal is to provide prospective students with information, resources, and questions to ask themselves so that they can best determine where they want to go abroad.

CIS Abroad believes that international education should be accessible to all students, regardless of background or identity. We are driven by a vision of a more compassionate and connected world, and we empower students from all walks of life to become global citizens through transformative experiences. We work closely with study abroad offices and faculty nationwide to expand access, foster belonging, and redefine education abroad as a critical high impact practice.
For us, DEI stands for:
- A student body that reflects the diversity of the world.
- Equitable access to international education programs and resources for all students.
- An inclusive and welcoming environment where all students feel supported and empowered to thrive in their international education experience.
We demonstrate this commitment through programming, funding, and dedicated resources. Our scholarships, including the Equity in Education Scholarship, Rainbow Scholarship, First-Generation Student Scholarship, and TRIO Student Grant, provide financial support to help make study abroad a reality for a wider range of students.
We offer resources like a list of top LGBTQ-friendly programs developed through surveys of our overseas partners. Our Allyship Training and Resources for LGBTQIA+ Students, recognized as a PIEoneer award finalist in 2023, equips our staff and university partners (with 263 professionals trained in 2022 alone) to better serve this community. We also serve and have resources for neurodiverse students, students with mental and physical disabilities, students of color, and first-generation students. We strive to not only increase knowledge and access to education abroad, but also to have members of staff who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences.