1. Which regions does NCGE currently serve?
We currently work with schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education in the metropolitan areas of: Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; and Charlotte, NC. Our programs and services are limited to students who are enrolled at partner institutions within these areas.

2. How can I bring a program to my area?
We are always open to exploring opportunities for supporting new regions and use a set of structured criteria to assess each opportunity. These criteria include but are not limited to: population density of the metropolitan region; socio-economic and ethnic diversity of the area; potential for strong philanthropic investment; significant buy-in from critical partners and stakeholders; and the presence of higher education institutions.

3. What do your programs provide financially for selected students?
Our programs cover the costs of study abroad, internship stipends, project grants, and some associated fees. Generally, students are required to contribute to costs related to incidental expenses, personal spending money, visa and passport fees, and domestic airfare.

4. What specific programs does NCGE currently offer?
We believe that our impact will be made strongest by investing both in individual students and the urban public schools, colleges, and universities that educate them. NCGE currently offers the Bardoli Global Scholars Program for high school sophomores and juniors and the BrownBell Fellowship for college sophomores and juniors. We also plan to offer elementary, middle school and community college programs in the near future.

5. How are NCGE’s programs funded?
NCGE is fiscally sponsored by a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our gracious funders include corporations, foundations, public dollars, and individual donations. For more specific information, visit the Our Partners and How You Can Help pages.

6. Does NCGE only focus only on students of color?
Yes. Research confirms that students of color (specifically African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and Native Americans) are drastically underrepresented in study abroad. We believe, consequently, that this has implications for the number of students of color who seek or are prepared for international professional and civic opportunities.

7. How many students have been impacted to date?
To date, our programs have been able to provide international academic, civic, and professional opportunities for 135 students across four regions. 2010 will bring the total number of students served to nearly 250.

8. What countries have your students travelled to?
Our students have travelled to 26 destinations around the world including traditional destinations like Australia, France, and Spain as well as non-traditional destinations such as Cyprus, Ghana, and Cambodia.

9. How does NCGE manage the travel experience?
We partner with established and well-regarded study abroad providers to facilitate our students’ international experiences.

10. Is NCGE all about study abroad?
We believe that study abroad is a truly transformative experience that every global citizen should have. However, study abroad is only one of several components needed to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives necessary for them to contribute, compete, and thrive in significant positions of leadership at home and abroad.