Education Program
Education Program
Inspiring our youth to be the global citizens and international leaders of tomorrow is critical to our mission. For the past 40 years, our Education Program has engaged the younger generation in the most critical global issues. A centerpiece of the Education Program is the Youth Outreach Initiative which extends Council opportunities to students at under-resourced high schools in the Bay Area. If you are an educator at an under-resourced school and would like to involve your students with the Council, please click here.
Meet the Speaker programs allow students the opportunity to meet with Council speakers in a small group setting prior to the public program. Past opportunities have included Vicente Fox and David Petraeus.This year students met with a variety of journalists, authors , policy makers, academics and entrepeneurs. We are pleased to continue offering this opportunity to our students next fall.
Student Ambassador Program provides students with vital leadership roles in promoting dialogue and awareness of international affairs on their campuses. Congratulations to this year's graduating class of Student Ambassadors! To read about their experiences, please click here. Applications for the 2012 - 2013 school year will become available in late August.
Study Abroad Scholarships assists high school students to study abroad through the Youth For Understanding program. The World Affairs Council offers a limited number of scholarships for summer, semester and year-long programs in over 60 countries. Scholarships for the 2012 - 2013 school year have already been selected. Scholarship applications for the 2013 - 2014 school year will be due in early January, 2013. Stay tuned for information sessions and a scholarship workshop coming this fall.
International Career Mentor Night gives students a unique opportunity to discuss career choices with Bay Area professionals who have experience in international arenas. In 2012, 14 mentors and over 50 students participated. To read about the event, please click here. This year's event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
Summer Institute on International Affairs provides high school and community college students with in-depth study and training on today's global issues. Taking place over the course of seven weeks, this seminar style program allows students to experience council events, engage with like-minded peers and practice research, writing and speaking skills. Click here to apply online. Applications are due on Monday, June 4 at 9:00 AM. If you have any questions about eligibility or scheduling, please contact the Education Program Officer.
World Affairs Conference Scholarships The World Affairs Council provides scholarships to high school, community college and university students to attend our annual foreign policy conference, WorldAffairs. Recipients are given the unique opportunity to interact with policymakers, political leaders, thought leaders and like-minded peers as they delve into the issues facing the international community. To view pictures from this year's conference, click here.
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