THE GCI FELLOWSHIP 2023
JOIN STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN SCOTLAND
LEARN HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR COMMUNITY
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
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✓current freshmen/9th, sophomores/10th or juniors/11th in secondary school at the time of application
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Admissions preference may be given to applicants in 9th and 10th grades to more fully support their project development
✓committed to the full 10-month Fellowship, including attending the Summit in Scotland (July 24 - August 1, 2023) in its entirety
✓ advanced proficiency in English to fully participate in the program
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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
APPLY IF YOU ARE
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✓committed to developing your ethical leadership and communication skills
✓ passionate about making a positive difference through service in your local community
✓ eager to engage in discussions about global issues by speaking up and listening deeply
✓ proud of your background and excited to build a lifelong, intercultural and global community
✓curious about creative ways of learning, such as Harkness® (Discussion-Based Learning) and Design Thinking Methodology
✓ ready to tackle challenging social issues by applying academic rigor and dedication
PROGRAM DETAILS​
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DATES: Monday, July 24 - Tuesday, August 1, 2023, followed by continued work on a service project tackling a global issue in your local community through to the end of April 2024
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Arrival: July 24
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Departure: August 1
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.
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 current school year
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End of year report for the previous 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
