Global Scholar: Spring Forward Application

Join peers from across the United States and the world this spring to activate your global citizenship, explore global issues, and build skills for transformative action. Our world is facing unprecedented global challenges, from COVID-19 to climate change and more, and youth need the skills and knowledge to take charge. The timing could not be more urgent.

This program will meet every Sunday from April 11th to May 2nd.

Youth ages 14-17 are eligible to apply. There is no cost for participation.

This version of Global Scholar is generously funded by the Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by Partners of the Americas in partnership with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Global Scholar is a program of AMP Global Youth. Please contact us with any questions: GlobalScholar@AMPGlobalYouth.org

  • Name
  • How do you identify?
  • Email
  • Date of Birth
    MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • Address
  • Parent Name
  • Parent Email
  • Home Phone
  • Mobile Phone
  • I want to let you know that...
  • School Name
  • School Address
  • Expected Graduation Date
  • Grade Point Average (GPA) Please indicate weighted/unweighted. We don't have a strict cut-off for GPA. Feel free to describe any special circumstances.
  • References Is there anyone you think could speak to your abilities? (e.g. guidance counselor, teacher) Please provide their name & email.
  • School Positions/Clubs Tell us about any relevant groups or projects you're involved with in your school.
  • Community Involvement Tell us about any relevant groups, affiliations, positions, etc. in your community.
  • Essay Question: Why are you interested in participating in Global Scholar: Spring Forward?
  • Essay Question: How do you plan to use the skills you gain from Global Scholar: Spring Forward in your future to tackle global issues?
  • How did you find out about Global Scholar?
  • Final Review & Agreement: Once your application is complete, you'll receive a confirmation email from us. If accepted, you must agree to complete all program requirements.