The Student Global Leadership Program is an opportunity to learn about leadership
via actively participating in events and mentoring from experienced global leaders
and citizens. This is a 2 semester commitment, with continuation in the program dependent on successfully
completing all requirements during the first semester.
Requirements to Apply
- Any student who possess a 3.0 GPA at the time of application.
- Be enrolled in and complete 12 credit hours each semester (Full-time).
- Letter of intent
- Resume (with photo)
- Unofficial Transcript (no older than 2 weeks from date of application)
- Must be able to commit for two semesters, Fall and Spring
Spring semester participation depends on satisfactory completion of Fall semester
requirements.
Program Participant Required Meetings
- Attend Student Retreat at UVU - Friday August 16, 2024. 9:00am - 1:00pm)
- Attend Bi-monthly Meetings (first and third Wednesday of the month at 12:00 -12:50pm
in LA 210b)
Meeting dates:
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- Aug 28, 2024 Wednesday 12:00-12:50pm in LA 210b
- Sep 4, 2024 Wednesday 12:00-12:50pm in LA 210b
- Sep 18, 2024 Wednesday 12:00-12:50pm in LA 210b
- Oct 2, 2024 Wednesday 12:00-12:50pm in LA 210b
- Oct 16, 2024 Wednesday 12:00-12:50pm in LA 210b
- Nov 6, 2024 Wednesday 12:00-12:50pm in LA 210b
- Nov 20, 2024 Wednesday 12:00-12:50pm in LA 210b
- Dec 4, 2024 Wednesday 12:00-12:50pm in LA 210b
- Missing more than 2 meetings automatically disqualifies student from subsequent semester.
Program Participant Required Events
- Attend and participate in 4 department sponsored events per semester, including:
- Global Spotlights (monthly)
- Really Really Free Market (monthly during spring and fall semesters)
- Model UN (early February)
- United Nations Days events (i.e., International Peace Day, International Mother Language
Day, International Women’s Day)
- Other events organized by the Office for Global Engagement
- Failure to partipate in 4 events, during the semster, automatically disqualifies student
from subsequent semester.
- Organize one Global Spotlight per semester
- Program participants are required to organize one Globalspotlight event, with a faculty member, per semester. Global Spotlights raise awareness of
a global issue and must include and international componment. More information about
Global Spotlights can be found here.
- Program participants will work with Office for Global Engagement staff for guidance
and support.
- Organize one global spotlight with a teacher per semester. Proposal due: Sep 6, 2024.
- Failure to complete this requirement automatically disqualifies student from subsequent
semester.
- Lead one Global Discussion per semester:
- Lead a discussion in your classroom or on campus, partnering with a campus department
or club.
- Discussion must raise awareness of a global issue.
- Failure to complete this requirement automatically disqualifies student from subsequent
semester.
Program Participant Benefits
- Leadership, communication, teamwork, organization, and public speaking skills.
- Gain an increased ability to present yourself, the passions you wish to explore, and
the kind of leader you want to be to universities and future employers.
- Interact with foreign dignitaries and UN representatives.
- Receive a $1000 tuition scholarship for each semester (Fall and Spring*). Spring semester
participation depends on satisfactory completion of Fall semester requirements.
