Global Student Leaders
The Study of the United States Institutes for Global Student Leaders are intensive academic programs whose purpose is to provide undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while at the same time enhancing their leadership skills. The institutes include four components: an academic residency component that focuses on the role and influence of principles and values in American society, such as democracy, the rule of law, individual rights, freedom of expression, equality, and tolerance; a leadership development training component; community service; and an educational travel tour.
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Host Institution |
Participating Countries |
2009 |
| Nazareth College | Afghanistan | Winter |
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Southern Illinois University |
Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam |
Summer |
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Nazareth College |
Turkey |
Summer |
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University of Arkansas |
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa |
Summer |
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University of Minnesota |
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia |
Summer |
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University of Alabama at Huntsville |
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan |
Summer |
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Green River Community College |
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan |
Summer |
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George Mason University |
China 30/30 Exchange |
Summer |
Global Student Leader Institutes are hosted by a consortia of universities and colleges under the administration of: The Academy for Educational Development.
How To Apply
Interested persons should contact the Public Affairs section of their local U.S. Embassy for up-to-date information about Study of the U.S. programs. U.S. Embassies manage the selection and nomination of candidates, as well as organize participants' travel to the U.S. In some countries, candidates may also be selected by a binational Fulbright Commission.
The Study of the U.S. Branch does NOT accept direct applications.