How to apply

We welcome undergraduate and graduate students from all majors, as well as recent university graduates. Applicants should:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be enrolled at a university or have recently graduated.
• Have completed at least one semester of university coursework.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5, or an average of 77/100 for students assessed on a 100-point scale.

If your GPA is lower, you can still apply. We review these applications individually with a letter of reference, preferably from a professor, and a brief explanation of your academic record.

The form asks for your name, email, university, program choice, and academic interests. You’ll also write a short response about what you hope to get out of the program. There is no application fee and no payment is required to submit.

Tell us why you’re interested in this program, what draws you to Europe or Brazil, and what you hope to learn. A few thoughtful paragraphs give us a useful starting point for our conversation.

Write in your own words, rather than asking AI to write for you. It doesn’t need to be polished. We want to hear your personality, your questions, and your reasons for wanting to go.

Use Additional Notes for any questions or information you would like us to know.

Our team reviews your application, usually within five business days. We consider your academic background, interests, and readiness to study and travel with the group.

If your application meets the initial requirements, we’ll email you with an initial approval and invite you to a short personal interview. We can speak by FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom, or a phone call.

We’ll discuss your goals, answer your questions, and make sure you understand what to expect. After the interview, we’ll let you know the admission decision and how to confirm your place if accepted.

Once accepted, you confirm your participation with a $100 deposit within seven days. The deposit counts toward the program cost.

Summit gives you the agreed program price, confirmed scholarships, and payment amounts and dates before you pay the deposit. Earlier applicants can spread payments over more installments; later applicants receive a shorter schedule. You can request an extension or a customized schedule, agreed in writing.

Read our cancellation and refund policy before paying your deposit. You can also explore scholarships and financial aid options.

As you plan, speak with your academic advisor or study abroad office about credit transfer. Summit provides course and academic-partner information to help your university review the program.

Before departure, you’ll complete a confidential medical questionnaire and take part in orientation. Summit provides guidance on travel, housing, and life with the group, with another orientation when you arrive.