ATTEND AN INFO SESSION
Join us at one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more about the 2026 GCI Fellowship, application process, and what to expect from the transformative GCI Summit experience.
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Each session includes an overview of the Fellowship, insights from GCI staff and alumni, and time for Q&A. Register below to attend!
Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET
Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET
BECOME A GCI FELLOW
OUR FELLOWS ARE...
Committed
to developing their ethical and leadership skills.
Passionate
about making a positive difference in their local community through service.
Eager
to both speak up and listen deeply about global issues in a discussion format.
Excited
to build a lifelong, intercultural, and global community.
Curious
about creative ways of learning.
Ready
to tackle challenging social issues by applying academic rigor and dedication.
DIVE INTO THE SUMMIT
Around the world, GCI Fellows are launching "Glocal" Service Projects (GSPs) to address global challenges at local levels in their communities.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Candidates must be...
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Currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade (freshman, sophomore, or junior at the time of application).​​​
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Committed to attending the Summit and participating in the Fellowship in its entirety.
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Proficient in English to the advanced level needed to participate fully 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.
2026 PROGRAM DETAILS
Fellows will kick off the GCI Fellowship with a 9-day Summit in Scotland. Following the Summit, they will return home and remain engaged with the Fellowship through a yearlong virtual program that leads them through the process of implementing a service project in their communities.
SUMMIT DATES
Sunday, July 19 - Monday, July 27, 2026
The July Summit is followed by continued work on a service project tackling a global issue in your local community through the end of June 2027.
Participants are also expected to join virtual orientation sessions prior to the in-person Summit.
SUMMIT LOCATION
University of St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland
The Summit also includes half-day excursions around the East Coast of Scotland.
COST
USD $6,000
This includes Fellowship tuition, Summit room and board, all Summit transportation, and pick up and drop off at the Edinburgh airport (EDI) or train station.
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*Round-trip travel to Scotland is not included.​
*A limited amount of financial support is available to qualifying applicants.
APPLICATION PIECES
Applicant Info
Applicant & Parent/Guardian Information
Essays
5 written responses
Video
A one-minute introductory video
Mid-Year School Report
For the current academic year
End-Of-Year School Report
For the previous academic year
Photo ID
Government or school-issued with applicant's name and date of birth
English Language Test Scores
If applicant's first language or school's language of instruction is not English
Financial Aid Form & Supporting Documents
If applicable
2 Recommendations
One from a teacher; the other from either a teacher, school leader, counselor, coach, supervisor, or employer
Application Fee
USD $30
APPLICATION TIMELINE
