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India

Join us as we travel to the state of Maharashtra, India, to work with and learn from the amazing community of the Maher Ashram. Founded nearly 30 years ago by Sr. Lucy Kurien to empower rural communities and care for the vulnerable people of Pune, Maher has created an impressive legacy of service, education, and transformation, gaining both national and international recognition. As an official UN-registered NGO, Maher is committed to interfaith and non-sectarian work. From humble origins in Pune, the organization has grown to spread across 7 states of India and touch the lives of more than 85,000 people. Sr. Lucy came to Nazareth in the Spring of 2024 as a distinguished keynote speaker for the Shannon Chair Lecture Series. She knows Nazareth well and welcomes us to join her community and learn about the high impact work that is done every day, and in ways both small and big.

Students will also have the opportunity to spend a half day exploring Pune, known variously as India's "Oxford of the East", and most livable city in the country. At the end of the program, we will travel to Mumbai, India's financial capital and city with the largest population. There are many famous temples, forts, and other cultural attractions to see that will round out our journey.听

Program Details

Program Dates

This program will run during winter break from January 3 through January 17, 2026.

Program Itinerary

The itinerary for this program is currently in development and will be shared towards the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester.

Program Costs & Funding

Program fees for 2026 are still to be determined.

Program Fee Includes:

  • Program activities, excursions, & entrance fees
  • All in-country transportation
  • On-site orientation
  • All accommodations
  • All meals
  • All international flights
  • Travel and medical insurance

Does NOT include:

  • Passport (apply for or renew your passport as soon as possible if you'd like to participate in this program. The current wait time for a passport is around 8-12 weeks.)
  • Meals/snacks not included in the itinerary
  • Miscellaneous expenses (souvenirs, spending money, etc.)

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SPARK-eligible students will have tuition for 3 credits covered in addition to receiving $1,500 from The Center for Life's Work.

Non-SPARK eligible students will be eligible to receive some funding from the Center for International Education.

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Application & Payment Timeline

Applications will open towards the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester. All students will be required to complete an online application and then schedule a brief interview. Acceptance emails will be sent out shortly after the completion of all interviews. The payment timeline will be shared with students once they are accepted into the program.

SPARK Grant:

Qualifying transfer students can use their听SPARK Grant听for this short-term study abroad program.

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    At A Glance

    Term:听Winter Break 2026

    Program Level:听Graduate and select Junior & Senior Undergraduates

    Program Type:听Experiential Learning听

    Major(s): This program is primarily open to Social Work students but is also well suited for the following majors:

    • Communication Sciences & Disorders
    • Musical Therapy
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physical Therapy
    • Public Health

    This program is also open a select few Religious Studies majors.

    Language Requirement:听None

    Minimum听GPA Requirement:听2.5