DIS Arctic Experiential Studies: Greenland Summer Program
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International Study Award (ISA)
Summer 2026
The ISA provides a stipend for a credit-bearing summer study abroad experience for eligible undergraduates receiving a Yale scholarship. You must apply to Yale Study Abroad and be approved for a Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad or Non-Yale Summer Abroad program. Yale Study Abroad does not administer the ISA. For all ISA-related details, including how to request funding, when it gets disbursed, how much funding you can expect, and more, visit the ISA website.
Summer 2027
Changes are coming in 2027. Review information about Summer 2027, as it may impact your planning. Attend an information session to learn more.
Program Information
Locations
Copenhagen, Denmark; Ilulissat, Greenland; Nuuk, Greenland; Sisimiut, Greenland
Term
Summer
Language
English
Minimum Language Requirement
None
Areas of Focus
Cognitive & Behavioral Sciences, Cultural & Regional Studies, History & Philosophy, Natural & Environmental Sciences, Politics, Society & Economics
Structure
Field-Based
Description
The DIS Arctic Experiential Studies in Greenland program is a fully-funded, 6-week summer study abroad program. All students participating in the Greenland will program will take one core course about Greenland's history, culture, and people. The cohort will be divided into three groups for a second course, which will focus on Eco-Psychology, Climate Change, or Geopolitics & Global Security. This program begins and ends in Copenhagen, Denmark, but the majority of your time will be spent in Greenland.
The program is fully funded through by DIS Green Education Fund and admission to the program is expecteded to be highly competitive. Interested students are recommended to have a back-up option in case they are not offered admission.
Virtual Info Session on January 29
DIS will be holding a virtual student info session on January 29 at 12pm EST for students interested in applying. Learn more and register for this session by clicking on this link!
Two-Part Application Process
Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.
- You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
- You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.