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CIEE Summer Global Internship Program in Legon, Ghana (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Model: Affiliate Language of Instruction: English
Program Type: Internship, Study abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Housing: Dormitory, Homestay Academic Partner: CIEE
Program Description:

Summer Global Internship

LEGON, GHANA

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Program Overview

Spend your summer expanding your business portfolio, growing your global network, and gaining real-world work experience on an international internship in Legon, Ghana! As a major suburb of Ghana’s capital city, Accra, Legon is conveniently located near policy and governance hubs, national and international NGOs, vibrant entrepreneurial companies, education and research organizations, and STEM establishments. Its wide range of nearby businesses makes Legon the perfect backdrop for your summer internship, offering diverse opportunities across nearly every industry.

When you apply to become a CIEE intern, our staff will work directly with you to match you with an internship opportunity that suits your unique needs and professional goals. While internships are competitive, CIEE will help you navigate the internship interview process to set you up for success. Our staff will offer you constructive resume revisions and provide you with the tools to succeed in your interview to ensure you are placed with the right opportunity. Learn more about our personalized placement process. 

Unique Experiences

Make your own

tie-dye and batik cloth

Learn to cook

local meals like -red-red and jollof

Learn traditional

or contemporary Ghanaian dance

Read more about Legon

Excursions & Activities

  • Take a day trip to explore the historic Cape Coast Castle and its role in the slave trade 
  • Enjoy the stunning Kakum National Park with its canopy walkway and rainforest 
  • Visit Ghana’s first cocoa farm and meet local chocolatiers to get a glimpse of the bean-to-bar process.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to Ghanaians culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 02/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 06/17/2025 08/10/2025

** 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.