The Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation

Deadline: 15 January 2016 Open to: US and Non-US upper division undergraduate students aged between 20- 25 years with 2 years of college/university or graduate student with a professional interest in international relations, diplomacy, international economic development or related fields Venue: 29 June-25 July 2016, San Diego, California

Description

The Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation is an exciting international program funded by a generous grant from the Fred J. Hansen Foundation. Six Hansen Summer Institutes took place in San Diego, California in July between 2007 and 2015. The Institute provides a unique University-based leadership experience and program in international cooperation. For three weeks, young American men and women joined students from a variety of developing countries and regions of social strife.

They are now announcing the call for their seventh group of young leaders in July 2016 at the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES).

Program elements will involve classroom instruction and hands-on training in the latest techniques of conflict resolution, mediation, and inter-cultural management. Classroom training will complement local excursions to San Diego historical attractions and cultural events including a fourth of July parade, a Padres baseball game, and a harbor cruise. Hansen Summer Institute training aims to provide participants a “leadership toolbox” for resolving conflict and building a better future for their respective countries.

Eligibility

All Applicants should fulfill the following criteria:

Successful applicants must demonstrate leadership potential by having worked outside of class in community service, another public service, or in a non-governmental organization. A letter of reference from such a group or organization is required.

Non – US Students:

Upper division undergraduate with 2 years of college/university or graduate student with a professional interest in international relations, diplomacy, international economic development or related fields;
Students must be between the ages of 20- 25 on 1 July, 2016;
Must have demonstrated leadership potential outside of the classroom in the community, nation or region;
Have an academic adviser verify in writing the candidates English proficiency;
Have a valid international passport with US visa if necessary by the time the program begins.

Preference may be given to students who have never been to the United States before but all qualified students are encouraged to apply.

US Students:

Upper division undergraduate with 2 years of college/university or graduate student with a professional interest in international relations, diplomacy, international economic development or related fields;
Students must be between the ages of 20- 25 on 1 July, 2016.

Costs

Provided for all students:

Accommodation and meals for the duration of the program, with shared rooms with participants of the same gender;
Transportation to/from the campus to all meetings and activities;
Program materials;
Certificate of Participation.

Non-US students will also receive:

Round trip international air travel from the participant’s home town to San Diego, California;
DS-2019 – Student and Exchange Visitor (SEVIS) fee;
Health insurance for the duration of the program.

US students will receive: