Global Scholar: Washington, D.C.

Build skills to be a bold and visionary global leader.

Session 1: Based at American University. June 26 – July 7, 2023
Session 2: Based at Georgetown University. July 17 – July 28, 2023

About The Program

If you’re fired up about global challenges from climate change to COVID-19 to the fight for racial justice, and committed to getting involved, this is the program for you. Global Scholars are eager to explore, dig deep, and ask tough questions. They know the many issues we face are reflective of complex economic, political and social systems that need to be challenged. And Global Scholars don’t sit on the sidelines and wait for change to happen. They’re committed to exploring their role and power to be part of the solution. Global Scholars are dreamers, builders, and doers. They know it’s up to us to pursue, design and demand our shared future.

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Summer 2023 Washington, D.C. Dates:

Session 1: June 26 – July 7, 2023. We begin with our virtual, global Power Up event on June 26-27, where we connect with youth and experts from around the world. Scholars then travel to DC for the launch of our in-person programming on June 28. The program concludes the morning of July 7.
Session 1: July 17-28, 2023. We begin with our virtual, global Power Up event on July 17-18, where we connect with youth and experts from around the world. Scholars then travel to DC for the launch of our in-person programming on July 19. The program concludes the morning of July 28.

Who is this program for?

This program is for rising 9th-12th graders who are curious, bold, and visionary. You do not need any particular prior experience or coursework; the biggest thing we look for is curiosity and eagerness to explore urgent global challenges and become changemakers. The program is held in English.

Where will this program take place?

All of our programs kick off with the two day virtual Power Up, bringing together youth leaders and experts from around the globe to jump start our thinking around the global system, change making, and the power of youth. The group then continues their journey in Washington, D.C. for powerful workshops, site visits, social events, and sightseeing.

Housing: This summer we are once again based at both Georgetown University and American University in Washington, D.C. Scholars stay in a secure dorms on campus alongside our program staff. Most rooms are doubles, with a shared bathroom on the floor.

Meals: While we eat many of our meals in the cafeteria , we also eat in downtown Washington, D.C. on the days we are visiting offices or sightseeing. Favorite destinations include the food trucks and Ethiopian food!

COVID safety. The program follows the COVID protocols set in place by the universities and the DC Department of Health. Additional, final guidelines will be released closer to the program launch date.

Price

We know this has been an incredibly difficult year for many families financially. We are committed to ensuring as many students as possible can benefit from this life-changing experience. Our “pay what you can” model makes this valuable experience as accessible as possible for families.

The cost of this in-person program is $3450 through June 15, and $4340 after June 15.

Please review suggested fees on our website, here.

The program fee includes room, board, materials and the program itself. Scholars are responsible for paying for transportation to/from Washington DC, supplemental meals or snacks, and spending money. Scholars are also expected to pay for lunch on the two days we sight see downtown. Although it’s hard to estimate, a reasonable amount of spending money might be $50-75/week.

In 2022, we awarded over $50,000 in need-based scholarships to attend the program.

Travel and Packing:

We will share travel, packing, and other welcome information with students admitted to the program. We will also host welcome calls in June, and bi-weekly Q&A sessions on Instagram Live (find us at @AMPGlobalYouth and @amp-global-scholar).

Program Highlights

Explore urgent global challenges

through seminars with experts. We offer unparalleled access to leaders and places where decisions get made. Click to see our speakers.

Build powerful skills

through our approach that gives you the knowledge and skills you need to become a global citizen and leader.
Click to see our impact.

Be bold and visionary

through becoming a global leader. Global Scholar builds skills that cannot be gained elsewhere, which you can immediately apply to your work and life. Click to see our curriculum.

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2023 Workshop Dates

Global Scholar Session 1: Washington, DC

June 26-July 7 (12d)
American University

Global Scholar Session 2: Washington, DC

July 17-28 (12d)
Georgetown University

Global Scholar Session 3: Washington, DC

July 9-14 (6d)
Georgetown University

Session 4: Global Scholar Virtual

June 26-July 1 (6d)
Online

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Spring 2023 Short Course

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