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New scholarship award aims to encourage student travel to the Arab world

A new supplemental travel scholarship was created this week via a partnership between First Trip and the Alsaid Foundation. The...

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Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins joins First Trip’s Advisory Council

Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, Ph.D., the first woman of color to lead the League of Women Voters of the United States (1998-2002) has joined...

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First Trip team members featured in GW Today

First Trip President and CEO, Dex Burns and Advisory Council member, Mohanad Alsaid, were featured in the June 14th issue of GW Today....

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Why is Global Citizenship important? Here’s what our travel scholars had to say

Global citizenship is a phrase that is commonly used to convey ideals of multiculturalism, world belonging, and sustainability of our...

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UN releases 2021-2022 Human Development Report

The United Nations released its latest Human Development Report (2021-2022) to the world on September 8, 2022. Contained within the...

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Howard University students receive First Trip Scholarships

Three Howard University students were recently awarded First Trip scholarships. Each student will participate in the university’s...

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First Trip President Dex Burns to join Clinton Global Initiative University Class of 2022

Dex Burns has been selected to join the Clinton Global Initiative University’s (CGI U) class of 2022. The CGI U is a year-round program...

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First Trip to sponsor new passports for 30 HBCU students

Thanks to the generous support of our individual and corporate donors, First Trip will sponsor 30 passport vouchers for students...

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Simeon Yerokun encourages UMES students to pursue global careers

“Regardless of your major, an international component makes you invaluable in just about any career path.” ~ Simeon Yerokun Esq. Princess...

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Our scholars share their experiences

“I never knew how privileged I am as an American citizen. I can travel thousands of miles away from home and hear my mother tongue being...