Successful candidates will be granted a HarvardX certificate upon completion of the Online Program.
The program will cover the costs of:
International travel from select locations
Board
Lodging
Class materials
Successful candidates from the Online Program will be invited to apply to the in-person experience held in Dubai and delivered by Harvard professors.
Students will access curriculum that includes a combination of case studies, small discussion groups, discussion on potential career paths, and information on applying to Harvard throughout the sessions held in Dubai.
Eligibilities
To be eligible for the Online Program, candidates:
Must be between 18-24 years old.
Must hold a passport or national document from a country in Central Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, or the United States (Note: any existing and official proof of nationality will suffice at this stage).
Must be the first member of their family — or the first generation within their family — to attend university.
Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate university program or a recent graduate from a university within the last three years.
Must be facing challenges of financial and social circumstances.
Must be fluent in English.
Eligible Regions: South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, the United States.
Application Process
Apply online through the given link.
First create an XID account and follow the steps outlined in the email you will receive.
Using that XID, complete an online application through the CARAT login page. Ensure the XID tab is selected on the login page.
In CARAT, fill up the “My Profile” tab with your details. Click the “Other” button for Current Status; enter N/A when asked for “Visa Type” and then click “Save My Changes” at the bottom of the page.
Once your Profile is saved, click on the below button to complete your application to the Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program.
To apply to the in-person Dubai program, successful candidates from the Online Program will be asked to submit: a copy of existing and valid passport (with at least seven months validity as of March 25, 2020), a one-page resume, academic transcripts, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation and a recent passport photo.
Note: USA nationals are not eligible for the in-person segment of the Crossroads Program held in Dubai.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2019 (5 Days Remaining)
