Global Scholar Application

Global Scholar is looking for students from all different fields, backgrounds, and interests who have a strong academic record, leadership skills, and an eagerness to learn more about the rest of the world.

The Global Scholar application has two parts. The online portion of the application asks basic questions about the student and gives the student an opportunity to list high school and community leadership positions. Its final section requires the student to write a short essay in response to the following questions: What issue in international affairs most interests you? Why? How do you see this issue fitting into your future plans? To fill out an application for Global Scholar, click here.

The second part of the application requires a parent or guardian’s signature, granting permission for the student to participate in Global Scholar. The form, found here, along with a check for the $25.00 application fee (made out to Americans for Informed Democracy) and an official school transcript should be mailed to:

Global Scholar Program
Americans for Informed Democracy
701 Cathedral Street, Suite L3
Baltimore, MD 21201

Applications for the 2009 session will be accepted beginning January 1, 2009. The application deadline is May 22, 2009. If you have trouble with the online application, the full application can be downloaded here and submitted by mail.