Moody Global Fellows

 The Moody Global Fellows program provides undergraduates with a positive, fully-funded first-time abroad experience. 

Embark on a transformative journey that deepens your connection to Rice’s global network! As a Moody Global Fellow, you’ll engage with universities, community partners, students, and alumni in Costa Rica or Mexico. Gain hands-on experience in planning international travel with guidance from Rice country experts, the CCL, and your peers and explore global opportunities aligned with your future academic, personal, and career goals — and build the confidence to pursue meaningful international experiences throughout your time at Rice!

We are now offering two locations for the Moody Global Fellows Program Community Engaged Learning: Monterrey, Mexico and San Jose, Costa Rica

The 2025 - 2026 Moody Global Fellows application is now live!

Apply here: Moody Global Fellows Application

Eligibility - Moody Global Fellows must:

• Be first generation college students and/or limited-income students 
• Freshman or sophomore
• Have not previously traveled internationally (international students are eligible if they have not traveled beyond their travel to Rice for their studies; some limited and family travel may be considered as exceptions)
• Be any major
• Commit to monthly pre-departure meetings January through May
• Be available for 2-3 weeks of international travel in the summer

Locations:

1. University of Costa Rica and Latin American University of Science and Technology, in San Jose, Costa Rica.
2. Tecnológico de Monterrey, in Monterrey, Mexico.

If you are interested: 

• Read through this info sheet for more details about the program. 
• Stay up to date on upcoming events and program updates by indicating your interest in the Moody Global Fellows program via this form. 
• Contact Michi Heckler (mh186@rice.edu) to be connected to a program alumni or set up an appointment to talk more about the program. 

The Moody Global Fellows program is supported by the Ross Rankin Moody Civic Engagement, Student Success, and Global Leadership Fund and is part of the Moody Experience at Rice University.

“Global travel introduced me to people and ideas that changed the way I think, the way I problem-solve and how I think about the future."

—ROSS RANKIN MOODY