THE GCI FELLOWSHIP 2022
JOIN STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN SCOTLAND
LEARN HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR COMMUNITY
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
✓ current freshmen, sophomores or juniors in secondary school at the time of application
✓ 16-19 years old by July 23, 2022
✓ committed to the full 10-month Fellowship, including attending the Summit in Scotland (July 23 - 31, 2022) in its entirety
✓ English proficiency to fully participate in discussions and conscientiously complete homework readings
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If English is not the applicant’s first language or primary language of school, applicants must submit TOEFL iBT scores over 95 or equivalent
YOU SHOULD APPLY IF YOU ARE
✓committed to developing your leadership, ethics, collaboration and communication skills
✓ passionate about making a positive difference in your local and global community
✓ eager to participate in group discussions about global issues
✓ excited to build a lifelong community of peers across the world
✓ interested in new ways of learning such as Harkness® (Discussion-Based Learning) and the Design Thinking Methodology
✓ proud of your heritage and seeking new opportunities for intercultural exploration
PROGRAM DETAILS
DATES: Saturday, July 23 - Sunday, July 31, 2022, followed by 9 months of continued work on a service project tackling a global issue in your local community
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Arrival: July 23
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Departure: July 31
LOCATION: Summit at the University of St Andrews in Scotland and half-day excursions around the East Coast of Scotland
COST: US$5,900 includes Fellowship tuition, Summit room and board, all Summit transportation and pick up and drop off at the Edinburgh airport (EDI) or train station.
**Round-trip travel to Scotland is not included.
**A limited amount of financial aid is available.
*Subject to changes due to COVID-19
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
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Online application (applicant and parent information)
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4 essays
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One-minute introductory video
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Teacher recommendation
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Second recommendation from a teacher, head of school, current or former employer/supervisor, extracurricular instructor or other
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Mid-year school report for the 2021-2022 school year
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End of year report for the 2020-2021 school year
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A government or school photo ID with applicant's name and date of birth
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English language test scores, if first language or secondary school's language of instruction is not English
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Financial aid form and supporting documents, if applicable
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Application fee US$30
Application Timeline
*Harkness® is a registered trademark of Phillips Exeter Academy.
