To be eligible for the program, Young Leaders should:
Demonstrate commitment to their community
Identify an issue in their community to address
Be between the ages of 18-26
Be fluent in written and spoken English
Demonstrate commitment to their community
Be able to identify an issue in their community they would like to address
Commit to attending the 10-day retreat and spending the following year aiming to execute their community project
Be eligible for appropriate visa and travel documentation
Have access to email and Internet to allow for consistent communication with the MCW Global Team and Young Leaders Program alumni-mentor for the duration of the year-long program
Adhere to Young Leaders Access Program graduation guidelines (to be provided upon acceptance to the program)
Submit a completed application on or before January 2, 2019
Eligible Regions: Open for all.
Benefits
In an effort to make the program accessible to all participants, MCW Global will cover program and flight costs.
MCW Global will also cover costs during the summer retreat (July 23- August 1, 2019), including housing, food, travel to and from the retreat venues, and any necessary supplies.
MCW Global requires all participants to pay for on the ground costs, including passport, visa, and in-country ground transportation fees. (Not applicable for U.S. based participants.)
Application Process
Step 1: Application: Fill out the application, which is available until Wednesday, January 2. The application includes sharing your resume, filling out some basic information, and a few short essay questions.
Step 2: Needs Assessment: Shortlist candidates will be asked to submit a brief needs assessment, which will describe their community issue and potential solutions in greater detail.
Step 3: Interview: If selected, candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview with alumni, who have gone through the program.
Step 4: Decision: Applicants who are selected to participate in the program will be notified by email of their status on April 1, 2019.
The application must be filled out in English. All letters of recommendation and your resume need to be prepared in English. Any parts of the application that are not in English will not be read and the application will be considered incomplete.
