Fiji Covey Leadership - Global Learning Experience

If you have any questions, you can contact Liz Allred at: liz.allred@usu.edu

Join the Covey Leadership Center for an extraordinary Spring Break 2026 experience in Fiji—a week of immersive service learning that will expand your global perspective and deepen your sense of purpose. Live in a local village for four days, where you’ll learn about the values, practices, and rhythms that sustain happy communities. You’ll also give back by teaching Fijian youth the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, developing your leadership through real service and cultural exchange. With its stunning natural beauty, rich traditions, and generous people, Fiji is more than a destination—it’s a lens to better understand yourself and the world. This experience will transform how you lead and how you live.

Passport Requirement

You must have a current passport that does not expire before November 15, 2026 to participate in this program. If you need to get a passport or renew your passport, you must submit an EXPEDITED application by December 2, 2025 and provide proof of submission (an expedited application will take 2-3 weeks). If you just have to renew your passport, you can renew it online at https://travel.state.gov.

The USU Card Office in the TSC can assist you (appointment required).

A copy of your passport or proof of submission is due by December 2, 2025. This is REQUIRED.

Any questions, contact Liz Allred, Program Director of Global Learning, at liz.allred@usu.edu

Program Dates

Application Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2024
Spring Semester: Enroll in BUS 2000: FOUNDATION INTL PROG - FIJI first half of Spring Semester (1 credit) – taught on Mondays 4:30-6:30pm (section 001 and CRN 19337)
Travel Dates: March 5 – March 14 (depart USA no later than evening March 5 to arrive in Nadi, Fiji early morning on March 7; depart Fiji in the evening on March 14 to follow your individual itinerary)

Program Requirements

Good academic standing
Minimum GPA of 2.75
Submission of a complete application
Submission of a copy of passport by 2 December 2025 OR proof of a submitted expedited passport application
Interview with program leader (to be scheduled once application is submitted)
Mandatory enrollment in BUS 2000: FOUNDATION INTL PROG - FIJI during first half of Spring Semester (1 credit) Mondays 4:30-6:30 pm (section 001 and CRN 19337)
Ability to walk 60-90 minutes, including on uneven surfaces. Ability to walk up stairs as elevators or escalators may not be available in buildings, metro stations, or cultural sites. If accommodation is needed, contact the USU Disability Resource Center.

Fiji students with villiage people and drinking the traditional kava drink

Program Costs

$1,600 (current estimate)
- $200 program deposit due at time of application submission (part of the program cost - refundable until 15 December)
Participants purchase own airfare

What does the program cost include?

Please read carefully!

Includes: $200 program deposit, lodging and meals, program-related ground transportation, cultural experiences, medical/evacuation insurance, admin costs
Does NOT include: WI-FI if not provided for free at accommodation, personal activities and other expenses including, travel to/from SLC Airport, airport-hotel transfer in Fiji, visas, and any other expenses not detailed above

If you require assistance purchasing your airfare, please contact Liz Allred, Program Director for Global Learning, at liz.allred@usu.edu.

Scholarship Opportunities

Covey Leadership Scholarship

Upon submitting a program application, all students will automatically be considered for one of the Covey Leadership Scholarships. To be eligible to be considered, students must be FAFSA eligible. If you've not yet applied for FAFSA, please do so immediately if you want to be considered.

Your program application is considered as this scholarship application.

Huntsman Opportunity Scholarship

All students with a declared major in the Huntsman School of Business and who have a minimum GPA of 2.75 are eligible to apply for a Huntsman Opportunity Scholarship. Scholarships are competitive and not guaranteed. Applicants are encouraged to be thoughtful and intentional in their responses to the short essay questions. Students are encouraged to not delay their application.

Opportunity Scholarship Overview

Applications

Application Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025

Apply Now

Final withdrawl from program without penalty is Wednesday, 15 December. Once you are accepted, it is your responisbility to inform us if you have changed your mind. We will begin making non-refundable deposits shortly after this date so your commitment is required at this time.

Please contact Liz Allred at liz.allred@usu.edu with any questions.

Travel

Schedule

Thursday, March 5	Depart for Nadi, Fiji no later than the evening, following personal itinerary
Saturday, March 7	Arrive in Nadi, Fiji, 5am-ish, program day and settling in
Sunday, March 8	Training: Fijian Culture and Language Briefing
Monday, March 9	Village
Tuesday, March 10	Village
Wednesday, March 11	Village
Thursday, March 12	Village
Friday, March 13	Return to Nadi
Saturday, March 14	Free time in the morning and early afternoon, end of program, evening departures, follow individual itinerary

Lodging

Students will stay in a combination of hotels and home stays in a local village.

Visa/Travel Authorization

Visas are not required for US citizens to enter Fiji.
If a visa is required for an international student, information and instructions will be provided by Liz Allred to the student.

Contact Information