2024 GCI Fellowship

• Secondary school students who are current Freshmen/9th, Sophomores/10th, or Juniors/11th graders at the time of application.
• If applicant's first language or high school's language of instruction is not English, scores from the TOEFL iBT (over 95) or equivalent, accredited exam must be submitted.
• In order to facilitate our curation of a unique participant group, it is GCI’s preference to not accept siblings to the same Fellowship year.

• Must commit to participate in the GCI Summit at the University of St Andrews in Scotland from July 20 to 28, 2024 in its entirety.
  • Click here to view an example "Schedule at a Glance" for the GCI Summit. The Summit is the in-person launchpad for the year-long commitment of the GCI Fellowship.
• Must commit to the full yearlong Fellowship to launch a "Glocal" Service Project.

• Students with global leadership potential who want to make a positive change in the world
• Students who are eager to participate in group discussions about global issues
• Students who are interested in developing and launching a Glocal Service Project

• Includes Fellowship tuition, academic materials, activity fees, and Summit room and board.
• All Fellows are required to house with the program for the duration of the Summit.
• Travel expenses and travel insurance to the Summit are not included in tuition.
  
• A limited amount of financial support to off-set tuition and/or travel is available to those who qualify. Financial Support request forms must be completed at the time of the application submission.
  

• Essay questions
• Recommendations
  • Please contact your recommenders as early as possible to allow them sufficient time to write and submit their recommendations. Recommendations must be submitted before you review and submit your full application prior to the application deadline.
  • You are required to submit the following recommendations:  
    
    • Teacher Recommendation
    • Second Recommendation from a teacher, school leader, guidance counselor, coach, club leader, employer, or supervisor
• One-minute Introductory Video
• Mid-Year School Report for the Current School Year
• End of Year Report for the Previous School Year
• A government or school Photo ID with applicant's name and date of birth
  
• TOEFL iBT or other accredited English Language exam scores, if applicant's first language or high school's language of instruction is not English
• Application fee US$30
  Please note that the application fee is waived for those applying for financial support. 

• The application requires at least one parent/guardian to fill out a number of required forms. 
• You will need to invite your parent(s)/guardian(s) as Collaborators in the Parent/Guardian Information task before they can complete required forms.
  
• Your parent/guardian will need to provide the following information and documents in English; translations need not be paid for or official:
  • Contact information
    
  • If you are applying for financial support:
    • The primary household provider's most recently filed US Tax Return Form 1040, equivalent Non-US Tax Returns/Forms, or any similar documentation that verifies the primary provider's income and assets
    • If applicable, the secondary household provider's most recently filed US Tax Return Form 1040, equivalent Non-US Tax Returns/Forms, or any similar documentation that verifies the secondary provider's income and assets