How to Apply
ELAP has made it easy for you to apply. Please read through the following three steps thoroughly and you'll be on your way toward an exciting experience abroad.
1. Meet the Eligibility Requirements
Personal Profile Requirements
The ideal ELAP participant should possess the following attributes:
- Patience with yourself and others
- Desire to participate and learn
- Ability to work in a team
- Personal initiative
- Reliability
Volunteering abroad through ELAP is very exciting, yet challenging at times. ELAP is not for everyone.
Academic and Language Requirements
- 2.5 GPA
- A minimum of one semester of college-level Spanish or Portuguese, or the equivalent
2. Complete Necessary Application Materials
- Standard ELAP Application
- $200 Program Deposit (deducted from program price)
Please note the Standard ELAP Application and $200 Program Deposit MUST be submitted by all applicants, including students currently enrolling in an ISA academic program. - Unofficial Transcript
Please note applicants currently enrolling in an ISA academic program do not need to resubmit additional transcripts to ELAP. - ELAP Skills Assessment
3. Submit Application Materials
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. ELAP accepts applications on a rolling basis. All application materials will be reviewed by the ELAP staff to determine acceptance.
Application Deadlines - application and payment deadlines vary according to program session and location. Please check the "Prices & Dates" section for your program of choice. Late application may be accepted after assessing $150 late fee.
All application materials should be mailed to:
Experiential Learning Abroad Programs (ELAP)
1112 W. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
