If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Global Logistics in Panama
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Panama City, Colon Free Trade Zone, Panama
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| Course # |
SA 11003
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| Duration |
Spring Break
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring Break 2026 |
03/14/26 to 03/21/26
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
This study away program invites students to explore how global systems of trade, politics, and culture intersect in Panama, one of the world’s most important gateways. Supply chain management has emerged as a defining element of competitiveness and geopolitical influence, and Panama, bridging the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Panama Canal, provides a unique vantage point for examining these dynamics. Through visits to the Canal, government agencies, and multinational companies, students will see firsthand how global logistics networks operate and how they shape economic and social life. By linking business, history, politics, and culture, this program highlights Panama’s unique role as a global hub while fostering intercultural understanding. The course completed through this program fulfills the university core requirement for Human Cultures: Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS).
Academic Credit
2 HONR credits. With an additional 1 HONR credit earned through the Spring 2026 (first 8 weeks) asynchronous, online pre-departure class, this is a 3 HONR credit experience in total.
Eligibility
A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required to enroll in all HONR courses. JMHC students may be given priority to participate in this program.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Estimated program cost: $2000
- Includes: program fee; accommodations; some meals; course activities; airport transfers; ground transportation; and international insurance.
- Does not include: airfare and some meals.
The estimated cost of this program has been reduced through generous support from the John Martinson Honors College.
Giant Leaps Scholarship
Participants who are US citizens or permanent residents are strongly encouraged to apply for the Giant Leaps Scholarship through the MyStudyAbroad system. Giant Leaps awards are based on total family income and require having a FAFSA on file. For this Spring Break program, participants are eligible for the following amounts of scholarship funding, which can be applied to the program fee billed by Purdue but also expenses like airfare.
- Total family income of $75,000 or less: $1000 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $75,001 to $100,000: $700 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $100,001 to $125,000: $500 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $125,001 to $150,000: $200 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $150,001 or greater: Ineligible
For complete details on eligibility, application procedures, and deadlines, please visit https://www.purdue.edu/gpp/sa/financialresources/sa-office-based/giant_leaps_summer.html.
Experiential Education Scholarhip
Eligible students are also encouraged to apply for the Experiential Education Scholarship: https://exed.purdue.edu/funding/student.php. The annual deadline for spring funds is November 1st.
JMHC Global Enrichment Grants
Members of the John Martinson Honors College are encouraged to apply for a Study Away Global Enrichment Grant to support their participation in this program. Information about these grants, including eligibility, deadlines, and the application link, can be found at https://honors.purdue.edu/scholarship/index.php. Students participating in this spring break program can apply in either the October 15th or February 1st application cycle.
Please do NOT make any financial commitments toward the program (such as purchasing airfare) until instructed by the program leader.
Application Deadline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Space is limited, so prospective participants are encouraged to apply early!
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
