It’s back: the Hansen Leadership Institute 2025! This esteemed three-week summer fellowship in the United States, sponsored by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation, brings together young leaders from all over the world at the University of San Diego. The program offers practical training, lectures, and mentoring from professionals in numerous industries with a focus on international cooperation, leadership development, and dispute resolution.
Along with experiencing San Diego’s culture, participants will visit places like SeaWorld, Balboa Park, and the border between the United States and Mexico. The fully financed program pays for travel, lodging, and visa fees. Apply right now to enhance your leadership abilities and promote world peace!
Eligibility Criteria:
Non-U.S. Applicants:
- Undergraduate students must be graduate students or have completed at least two years of college.
- Candidates should have two years of experience in diplomacy, international relations, international economic development, or similar sectors.
- Must be between the ages of 20 and 25 when the program begins.
- must exhibit the ability to lead outside of the classroom in their locality, country, or area.
- A recommendation letter from an academic advisor attesting to the applicant’s skill in English writing is required.
- There is no need for the GRE, TOEFL, or IELTS.
- It is necessary to have a current international passport, however one can be obtained later if necessary.
- Those who have never been to the US before are given preference.
American students:
- Undergraduate students must be graduate students or have completed at least two years of college.
- Candidates should have two years of experience in diplomacy, international relations, international economic development, or similar sectors.
- You have to be between the ages of 20 and 25 to be eligible for the USA exchange program.
- Must show potential for leadership by participating in local, national, or international events.
- must submit a reference letter from an academic advisor attesting to one’s ability to write in English.
- There is no need for the GRE, TOEFL, or IELTS.
- It is necessary to have a current international passport, although if one is not, one can apply for one later.
- Those who have never been to the US before are given preference.
- Requires prior experience performing community service or working with NGOs.
Country: USA
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Benefits:
- The summer leadership program has complete funding, so students don’t have to worry about money.
- In the USA, lodging will be given at no cost.
- HLI fellows will be given end-of-program dinners.
- Both program-related expenses and international airfare are fully covered.
- Participants will receive all required program materials.
- After the 2025 Summer Institute is over, a participation certificate will be given out.
Deadline: January 10, 2025
