Deadline: May 1, 2016
Applications are invited for the Preparing Global Leaders Academy taking place from May 23-29, 2016 in Amman, Jordan. PGLA is a premiere international educational program for the best young professionals in the world. The program seeks to prepare aspiring global scholar-leaders with the tools that are necessary for effective leadership in an increasingly complex world.
Students and young professionals take short courses from internationally recognized faculty and participate in a range of leadership simulations. PGLA 2016 curricula and simulations will cover the following topics: negotiation, strategic thinking, public speaking, networking, persuasion, branding, and public policy.
Benefits
Get the chance to network and socialize with distinguished young professionals and students from 50+ countries. Have lectures at the Dead Sea and Petra & sharpen your speech-making, debate and diplomatic skills with an internationally recognized faculty.
Financial Cost and Scholarship
Tuition for PGLA 2016 is $1000 (USD).
The fee includes accommodations, welcome and final dinners, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, tutorial, tuition, Dead Sea day visit, Wadi Rum camping and transportation to and from the airport.
PGLA is delighted to offer financial aid for qualified participants. In order to be considered for financial aid, you need to apply by April 1, 2016.
Eligibility
- Open to participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
Application
- Download the PGLA application form: Word Doc | PDF
- Fill out the application. Save it along with a copy of your resume and letter of recommendation (optional) in a single Zip file.
- Attach the Zip file to an email sent to [email protected].
You will receive a reply with our decision within 2 weeks of your application submission. Once you receive your admissions decision, you will have three weeks to confirm enrollment in the academy.
Deadlines:
- April 1, 2016 – priority scholarship application deadline
- May 1, 2016 – regular application deadline
Applications are considered and decisions rendered on a rolling basis. Although May 1, 2016 is the final deadline to apply, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as many spaces will be filled prior to the May 1, 2016 deadline. Students seeking financial aid to offset a portion of their tuition should apply by April 1, 2016. Applying early will also allow students to book flights earlier and will allow more time to obtain a visa if necessary
For more information, visit PGLA Jordan.
