Deadline: Various
Deadline for Non-US students: January 4 2016
Deadline for US students: February 15 2016
The Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation is an exciting international program funded by a generous grant from the Fred J. Hansen Foundation is accepting applications for Scholarships Program 2016 for Non-US students & US Students to provide participants a “leadership toolbox” for resolving conflict and building a better future for their respective countries.
The Institute provides a unique University-based leadership experience and program in international cooperation. For three weeks, young American men and women joined students from a variety of developing countries and regions of social strife.
A primary goal of the program focuses on creating an international community of young scholars who will use their summer experience as a foundation for creating lasting friendships and acquiring common practical understanding of a more peaceful future.
Benefits
- Accommodation and meals for the duration of the program, with shared rooms with participants of the same gender.
- Transportation to/from the campus to all meetings and activities.
- Program materials.
- Certificate of Participation
- NON-US Students also receive:
- Round trip international air travel from the participant’s home town to San Diego, California.
- DS-2019 – Student and Exchange Visitor (SEVIS) fee
- Health insurance for the duration of the program.
- US Students also receive:
- Round trip domestic air travel from the participants home to San Diego, California (not to exceed $500 for economy class)
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants
- Successful applicants must demonstrate leadership potential by having worked outside of class in community service, another public service, or in a non-governmental organization. A letter of reference from such a group or organization is required.
- Non-US students
- Upper division undergraduate with 2 years of college/university or graduate student with a professional interest in international relations, diplomacy, international economic development or related fields.
- Students must be between the ages of 20- 25 on July 1, 2016.
- Must have demonstrated leadership potential outside of the classroom in the community, nation or region.
- Have an academic adviser verify in writing the candidates English proficiency.
- Have a valid international passport with US visa if necessary by the time the program begins.
- Preference may be given to students who have never been to the United States before but all qualified students are encouraged to apply.
- US-Students
- Upper division undergraduate with 2 years of college/university or graduate student with a professional interest in international relations, diplomacy, international economic development or related fields.
- Students must be between the ages of 20- 25 on July 1, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Scholarships Program 2016.
