Cost

Cost

Each Global Fellow who has been accepted into this program will receive a monetary stipend of $4450 USD to offset some of the major internship-related expenses, including flights, program fees, housing, and food.  

Award amounts vary by program and are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, number of weeks of internship and location.  The purpose of the stipend is to cover some of the major expenses. It is not intended as a monetary gain for Fellows. Global Fellows should budget wisely and be willing to financially contribute to their experience. 

Note: Students should be prepared to pay some out-of-pocket expenses that the stipend will not cover, and/or expenses required in advance such as housing deposits. See the budget below for estimated amounts.

Estimated budget

Expenses   Estimated Cost*  Description
Program Fee (paid by CALS to partner)   $3100.00  
  • Includes: visa assistance, on-site wellness services (on call for emergencies), design and placement into internship, orientation and monthly mentorship meetings, housing, group transfer to and from airport.
  • 10 hours of Spanish Language class 
Housing  $0  Private bedroom, shared bathroom
In-country transportation  $250  Local bus and taxi transportation
Flight**  $500  Round-trip from East Coast gateway (JFK)
Meals  $400-500  Budget of $50 per week. 
Visa  $0  Cost varies depending on type of visa. 
Out-of-Pocket Expenses     Student must determine cost based on personal circumstances
SIM Card  $0  Included. 
Supplemental Health Insurance  -  Basic Travel Insurance is provided via Cornell's Travel Services when student registers.  Additional insurance if required is at student expense.
Medications  -  Dependent on personal situation. Student expected to cover the cost. 
Vaccinations  -  May not require vaccinations. Most insurances will cover this cost. 
Extra curricular travel/personal expenses  -  Dependent on student. Student expected to cover the cost. 
TOTAL COSTS  $4250-4350  A stipend of $4450 is provided to interns

* All estimates are based on a 60 day period. Estimates are provided as a guide for anticipating costs of the student's summer experience. Actual expenses will vary. Many factors, including currency fluctuations, personal spending habits, and any self-selected additional travel or excursions, will effect total costs of the experience.

** Airfare is estimated as round-trip with an East Coast departure to placement city. Any deviation from this and associated costs, for example departing from student’s family home, is done at the discretion and cost of the student.