The GCI Fellowship 2024
Learn more about the 2024 Fellowship application at our next informational webinar on January !
2024 Fellowship Application Webinar
📅 January 6, 2024 (Saturday)
🕘 1:30 PM UTC
You can also watch a recording of our informational webinar about the 2024 Fellowship application in November 2023 and January 2024 below.
January 2024
November 2023
Eligible Candidates
-
current freshmen/9th, sophomores/10th, or juniors/11th in secondary school at the time of application
-
Admissions preference may be given to applicants in 9th and 10th grades to more fully support their project development
-
-
committed to the full yearlong Fellowship, including attending the Summit in Scotland (July 20–28, 2024) in its entirety
-
advanced proficiency in English to fully participate in the program
-
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
-
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
DATES: Saturday, July 20–Sunday, July 28, 2024 followed by continued work on a service project tackling a global issue in your local community through to the end of June 2025.
Participants are also expected to join virtual orientation sessions prior to the in-person program and continue to work on their service project tackling a global issue in their local community through June 2025.
-
Arrival: Saturday, July 20
-
Departure: Sunday, July 28
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 support is available to those who qualify.
Application Components
%20(4).jpg)
