Intrax Foundation Establishes Partnership with Northwestern University's Global Learning Office

The Intrax Foundation Yokota and Wilhelm Scholars Global Horizons Trek Fund is committed to cultural exchange and global impact.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intrax today announced it will partner with Northwestern University's Global Learning Office (GLO) to establish the Intrax Foundation Yokota and Wilhelm Scholars Global Horizons Fund. The fund, named for Intrax's co-founders, will create Northwestern's Global Horizons Program, providing a gateway learning opportunity for first-generation college students with high levels of demonstrated financial need and no prior international travel experience.

"We are thrilled to embark on this exciting new partnership with Intrax to offer a unique global learning experience for undergraduates," says Sara Tully, director of the Global Learning Office. "The Global Horizons Program will allow first-year college students to develop international travel literacy skills while experiencing a sampling of what study abroad during their college careers can offer. It is a valuable addition to GLO's portfolio of over 150 study abroad programs across 50 countries and an important support for our efforts to reduce barriers to study abroad for all undergraduates."

The Global Horizons Program comprises short-term, non-credit bearing, nine-day study treks that take place during spring break. The treks provide an opportunity for first-year students to build close connections with faculty, advisers and peers while immersing themselves in another country and academic topic aligned with the faculty leader's expertise.

The spring 2026 inaugural cohort will focus on Where Cultures Meet: Exploring Modern Taiwan under the direction of Wen-pin Hsieh, an assistant professor in Northwestern's Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. Further treks will follow in 2027 and 2028.

Studying abroad brings about positive changes in self-awareness, independence, career prospects, and decision-making. Currently, approximately half of Northwestern undergraduate students study abroad, and this new hands-on, experiential learning opportunity will help expand study abroad awareness and access to students.

"Our mission has always been to connect people and cultures," said Marcie Schneider, president of Intrax Inc. "Through the Intrax Foundation's donation to Northwestern, it is our hope that these opportunities will expose the students to the multiple benefits of becoming global citizens."

Intrax, a leader in cultural exchange, work, travel, volunteer and learning programs, has offered international programs to over a million people in more than 100 countries since its founding in 1980. The Intrax Foundation — established in 2023 to honor the company's late founders, John Wilhelm and Takeshi Yokota — will foster global connections in collaboration with Northwestern.

To learn more about the partnership, visit www.intraxfoundation.org.

About Intrax
Since 1980, Intrax has been a global leader in the cultural exchange community, with a mission to connect people and cultures. Intrax is a U.S. Department of State designated J-1 Visa sponsor and has offered programs to more than 1,000,000 participants, families, and businesses worldwide. Intrax is committed to making the world a better place through increased cultural understanding and global awareness through its programs, which include AuPairCare, Ayusa, AmeriCamp, Intrax Education, Intrax Work Travel, Intrax Global Internships, Gap 360 and FurtherTravel. Established in 2023, the Intrax Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. For more information, please visit www.intraxinc.com and www.intraxfoundation.org.

SOURCE Intrax