Global Scholar Summer Program

LEARN TO LEAD. FIND YOUR PASSION. CHANGE OUR WORLD. BE A GLOBAL SCHOLAR!

Global Scholar is an intensive global leadership program for high school students who are eager to build a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. Today's leaders must possess a firm understanding of global challenges, be confident in their ability to mobilize others, and have the skills and opportunities to make change happen. Global Scholar is unique in that it provides all three, in a unique, hands-on, affordable and fun package! Find out more: www.globalscholar.org.

In 2013, Global Scholar will once again be based at American University in beautiful Washington, D.C. The session will take place from July 14-28, 2013. The program is intended for rising juniors and seniors; we're happy to discuss eligibility if you're wondering if the program is a good fit for you.

Program highlights include:

• Seminars with policy experts on key global challenges including the economy, human rights and global poverty.
• Workshops on leadership, communications, public speaking, advocacy and policymaking.
• Advocacy Clinics with leading international organizations including Care USA, Action Aid, the Stanley Foundation and the Global Campaign for Education. Scholars will learn directly from practitioners and policy experts working on women's rights, access to education, climate change and nuclear security.
• An Innovation Clinic, during which Scholars will learn about social entrepreneurship, and develop a project or campaign to launch in their community!
• Visits to embassies, Capitol Hill, think tanks, the World Bank and other D.C. institutions.
• And of course, exploring beautiful Washington D.C. in the summertime! Last year we visited the Smithsonian Museums and Kennedy Center, went to a Nationals Game, and checked out fireworks on the National Mall!

Global Scholar is the only summer program on global issues that offers a robust mix of both seminars and skillbuilding; we believe that students shouldn't just get informed, they should get activated to build a better world. Find out more online at: www.globalscholar.org.

Our successes: Last year, our participants reported amazing increases in their understanding of global challenges, and their confidence as leaders. One hundred percent of parents surveyed are glad they sent their child to the program.

Our graduates have gone on to do amazing things. A 2011 Scholar is now the President of the Freshman Class at Columbia University. A 2012 Scholar is now the Coordinator of the AIDemocracy network (our parent organization), while also attending a joint BA/MD honors program at Brooklyn College. Another is launching a version of Global Scholar in her home country of Ghana, and yet another is embarking on a prestigious gap-year program before starting college. And many of our graduates have stayed involved with us following the conclusion of the program. We're particularly proud of that fact, given the focus of this program is to inspire action on the long-term!

Check out some quotes from past participants and their parents:

• I learned that there are others, like me, who care about building a better world for ourselves and the future. - Daphnee, Global Scholar alum
• Global Scholar taught me that every action we take has a global impact. After participating, I am more prepared to go out into the world and make it a better place. - Daniel, Global Scholar alum
• As a parent I truly want to thank you for giving my daughter such an enjoyable and gratifying experience. I think what I am most pleased with is that she meet a well rounded group of young people that truly are her peers. - Jan, mother of Global Scholar participant

There are lots of great programs out there. Here's how we're different:

• We focus on building global leaders who have both the knowledge and the skills to make our world a better place. Many programs just offer coursework. We go beyond the classroom to offer extensive leadership, communications and advocacy training. Scholars meet and learn from experts and practitioners working on some of the greatest global challenges facing us today. They also draft real projects or campaigns as part of our campaign innovation clinic.
• We're affordable. We're run by a national student organization, and we charge just enough to cover our costs. Our programs are significantly less expensive than almost any competitor program (often by as much as half!). We offer scholarships, and can help you fundraise from family and friends to attend.

APPLY TODAY! Space is very limited. Global Scholar is a small and intimate experience. Please contact us at globalscholar@aidemocracy.org to discuss this year's program, or apply online: http://www.globalscholar.org/apply-global-scholar-prep/