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What is the Global Citizen Year Academy?

Global Citizen Year Academy Our intensive leadership experience (delivered virtually) brings together determined young changemakers worldwide to build leadership skills for solving global challenges. The Academy is designed as a 7-10 hour per week commitment that adds an enriching layer of purpose to school, gap years, or work.

What is the Global Citizen Year network?

With an alumni community of 1,200 and growing, the Global Citizen Year network is a lifelong source of inspiration, opportunity, and support. Our alumni are in colleges and careers in over 60 countries where they’re already having an outsized impact on society; and they’re just getting started!

Why should I join Global Citizen Year?

By joining Global Citizen Year, you’ll get access to the most influential changemakers of our time, and join a network of young leaders dedicated to solving the world's most complex challenges. With an alumni network of 1,200 and growing, the Global Citizen Year community is a source of collaboration, opportunity, and support -- for life.

How do I apply for Global Citizen Year?

Financial Aid Application: If you requested to apply for financial aid on your application then you will find the internal Global Citizen Year financial aid form on your student portal. You will need to submit the financial aid form as well as supporting documents.

Is Global Citizen Year Academy worth?

Global Citizen Year alumni are already having an outsized impact on society; and they're just getting started! Rara enhanced her college experience with the Academy. “It's so worth it to spend time with people who have the same vision as you to create real change, build global connections, and open minds.”

What does Global Citizen Year do?

Global Citizen Year is the only program that recruits and selects the most promising future leaders (independent of financial circumstances) and helps them to develop the insights, skills, and networks needed to drive social impact over the course of their lives.

How much does it cost to become a global citizen?

You can create a portfolio that allows you to become a global citizen. Many countries offer their citizenship in exchange for quality investments, most of which start at 100,000 USD.

What is global identity in citizenship?

Global citizenship is the idea that one's identity transcends geography or political borders and that responsibilities or rights are derived from membership in a broader class: "humanity".

Is a World Passport legal?

The fact that the WSA passport has been accepted de jure (officially) by 6 countries (Burkina Faso, Ecuador, Mauritania, Tanzania, Togo, and Zambia) and has been accepted on a de facto (case-by- case) basis by more than 150 countries establishes the validity of the World Service Authority passport.

Who are famous global citizens?

Celebrity supporters 23Becky G.Ben Platt.BeyoncéChris Martin.Cynthia Erivo.David Gray.Forest Whitaker.Graça Machel.More items...

Can you be a citizen of every country?

The number of citizenships you can have depends on your current citizenship and the country you want to obtain citizenship in. While some countries allow dual citizenship or more citizenships simultaneously, others don't, and they make you renounce your former one.

What are the 4 types of global citizens?

Global Citizenship Types Under a cosmopolitan framework (a universalist form of global citizenship), they include political, moral, economic, and cultural types of global citizenship.

How can I check my citizenship status?

You are a U.S. citizen if you have a:Birth certificate showing birth in the United States;Form N-550, Certificate of Naturalization;Form N-560, Certificate of Citizenship;Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of United States Citizen; or.Valid unexpired U.S. passport.

What are the three characteristics of a global citizen?

Global citizens are willing to help and cooperate with others. Global citizens have their own ideas and express them, but they are open to changing them if they are proved wrong. Global citizens are curious and want to learn more about the world. Global citizens look after the environment and don't waste things.

What is global citizenship and why is it important?

Global citizenship means an awareness of the interconnectedness among people, societies and environments around the globe. It emphasises responsibilities and contribution to a global society and economy.

What is the role of global citizenship in globalization?

According to UNESCO, “global citizenship refers to a sense of belonging to a broader community and common humanity. It emphasises political, economic, social and cultural interdependency and interconnectedness between the local, the national and the global.”

How can a student like you be a global citizen?

A global citizen is respectful of cultural diversity and human rights. They're empathetic to causes and suffering around the world and feel responsible for their impact on it and making change. They see themselves as a citizen of the world, rather than a single country.

What skills would a global citizen have?

Global competencies:Self-awareness. Global citizens reflect on their own actions and attitudes and how those have been shaped over time. ... Respect for difference. ... Sense of global connection. ... Curiosity. ... Flexibility. ... Effective and appropriate communication. ... Analytical and critical thinking. ... Empathy.More items...

Apply now for Global Citizen Year Academy! Early application deadline on Oct 29

Today’s education system shuttles kids from high school to college without opportunities to reflect on who they are, what the world needs, and how to build a meaningful life.

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For interested students, sign up here to learn more about our programs! For educators, visit our educator form to request more information

Connect with motivated young changemakers worldwide and together build the skills to help solve global challenges. Level up your leadership by learning from world-class speakers, instructors, and mentors

For young changemakers who care deeply about our world and its challenges, the Academy is an empowering opportunity to find your people, your purpose, and your power to make an impact. Over the 12 week semester, you’ll gain clarity, confidence and concrete skills to connect the values that drive you with the change you want to see in the world.

Experience a day in the life of a Global Citizen Year Fellow

Through the Academy I'm volunteering with CARE. And I still have time for work.

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What does Global Citizen Year cover?

Global Citizen Year covers your medical and evacuation insurance so that in the unlikely case of an emergency, you will be well taken care of. On-going leadership training. Tuition includes on-going leadership training throughout your Global Citizen Year.

How much is Global Citizen Academy tuition?

Tuition for Global Citizen Year Academy is $5,000 USD. The tuition amount is inclusive of the $500 deposit. Tuition will be invoiced through Quickbooks and can be paid on-line. For the Fall 2021 semester, tuition is due by August 20th, 2021.

Is the 2021 Fellowship application closed?

2021 Fellowship Application Closed. It is with heavy hearts but clear minds that we announce that we are not re-launching our Fellowship in August 2021. We remain committed to re-launching the Fellowship as soon as it is safe. We have an active internal committee that will reassess the situation in March 2021 to determine whether it may be feasible ...

Does Global Citizen Year have a SIM card?

SIM card & credit. To ensure Fellows can easily communicate in country, Global Citizen Year provides all Fellows with a SIM card to put in their personal phone, plus emergency phone credit. Based on financial need, Fellows may qualify for a loaner phone. Tuition does NOT include.

Scholarships

As part of our commitment to advancing equity and opportunity for all, we award need-based scholarships to qualified applicants who would not otherwise be able to afford our leadership experiences.

ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPS

Each semester, we carefully review all incoming scholarship applications, and regularly have more outstanding candidates than scholarships available. We are dedicated to making the Academy accessible to talented young leaders from all backgrounds.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

Complete the online application for the Academy as usual. If you are unable to afford the tuition, there’s a check-box on the application where you can indicate that, if accepted, you would like to apply for a need-based scholarship.

UWC DAVIS SCHOLARSHIPS

UWC Student and Alumni Need-Based Scholarships: Thanks to United World Colleges (UWC) International patron Shelby M.C. Davis, Global Citizen Year is pleased to offer eligible UWC students and alumni access to Global Citizen Year Spring 2022 Academy through need-based scholarships.

Part 1: Leadership Training

Become part of a select cohort of promising young changemakers. Together, your global cohort will kick things off with a week at Stanford University where you'll get the foundation to make the most of your gap year.

Part 2: Global Immersion & Apprenticeship

Land in your new country and begin easing into deep immersion. You'll start with a six week series of trainings, language tutoring, and progressively longer stays with your host family. Soon you'll truly become part of your host family and community. At your apprenticeship you'll get to work on local projects for responsible impact.

Part 3: Lifelong Network

Reunite with all the Fellows in California, making meaning of your experience and learning how to share your story to inspire change. Enter college with our alumni network behind you, and new opportunities to look forward to. Your gap year is just the beginning!