An excellent opportunity for young leaders interested in leadership and have a desire to be global leaders from all over the world to get a 3-week exchange program at the University of San Diego, USA through Hansen Leadership Institute, this program is one of top summer exchange program in USA which is funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation.
About Hansen Leadership Institute
Hansen Leadership Institute provides training in the principles, practices, and psychology of effective, ethical and visionary leadership. We also train Hansen Fellows to be effective communicators and public speakers. In recent years, we have begun to broaden our focus to include gender issues in leadership as well. The 24/7 intensive community of our three-week program becomes a pathway to a vibrant virtual hub, where the Hansen Alum team engages, communicates and mutually support peace and community building projects.
About San Diego University
The University of San Diego is a private university located in Linda Vista, California and minutes from San Diego International Airport. The university offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, accreditation, and teacher preparation programs through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, John Kroc College of Peace Studies, College of Business Administration, College of Law, College of Leadership and Education Sciences. The university has 7832 students in its various study programs. It is one of the most prestigious universities in the United States.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
NON – U.S. STUDENTS: (from zones of conflict and/or social strife)
- 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 at the start of the program.
- Must have demonstrated leadership potential outside of the classroom in the community, nation or region.
- Have an academic adviser verify in writing the candidate’s English proficiency.
- Have a valid international passport with U.S. visa if necessary by the time the program begins.
- You do not need a U.S. visa to apply for the program.
- Preference will be given to those who have never visited the United States.
U.S. STUDENTS: (Students from any university in the United States)
- 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 at the start of the program.
- Must have demonstrated leadership potential outside of the classroom in the community, nation or region.
Finance and Benefits
The Hansen Summer Institute is fully funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation. This includes:-
- International airfare tickets for round-trip
- Room and board
- all programmatic costs
- You will get all the necessary documentation to assist in your U.S. visa application, including a letter of acceptance, a letter defining financial support, a DS-2019 issued by the University of San Diego and a receipt for your paid SEVIS fees.
- The only cost to participants will be the fees incurred in obtaining a passport and spending money.
Timeline
Deadline: International Applications are due by Friday, January 10, 2025, by 11:30 PM Pacific Time. U.S. Applications are due by Monday, March 10, 2025, by 11:30 PM Pacific Time.
Selection result: The selection committee will begin reviewing international student applications in February and results will be emailed to all applicants in mid to late March.
Program Dates: The program dates are 1-22 July, 2025
Note: if selected, you will travel to the United States a few days earlier than the start date. All follows must attend all the entire program.
How to Apply?
- to Apply online you can visit the Application Portal from HERE, then register an account and login and start your application.
- After passing Pre-Qualification Questions, you will be required to sign in and fill in the application form and all required documents.
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