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SIT Study Abroad Portugal: Sustainability and Environmental Justice (Summer) (Outgoing Program) Print 
  • Locations: Lisbon, Portugal
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Restrictions: Hope College applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 03/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Language of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Guest House, Residence Hall Areas of Study: Environmental Studies, Political Science
Class Standing: 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior Program Type: Study
Program: Direct
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad: Portugal: Sustainability and Environmental Justice (Summer)

 Learn how integrated resource management contributes to environmental sustainability and justice in Portugal.

 

WHY STUDY ABROAD IN PORTUGAL?
Explore Portugal’s unique approach to environmental and social equity, challenging conventional economic principles around growth, technology, and sustainability. From the program’s base in Lisbon, you’ll learn about national and city urban planning policies that ensure people of all income levels have equal access to parks, recreational spaces, and zero-carbon public transportation. This program’s coursework utilizes a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus lens to explore how integrated resource management contributes to both environmental sustainability and justice. 

Through site visits and volunteer opportunities, you will gain firsthand experience with environmental and social justice organizations. You’ll visit organizations like ZERO, a national climate crisis advocacy group; Refood, which works to reduce food waste at the food distribution level; Movimento ALP, a non-profit focused on ocean pollution awareness and action; and Banco de Bens Doados, which collects and donates reusable goods to people in need. Throughout the program, you’ll also explore high-tech solutions for resource management and study how policies have positively or negatively impacted local communities.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

 

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.  

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.  


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