Thank you for your interest in Global Visionaries! Empowering leadership through youth-led awareness and community engagement.

Instructions:

The application takes about an hour to complete, and will require both students and their parent(s) or guardian(s) to be completed.

The application cannot be saved, so please complete the entire application in one sitting, and make sure that you hit the submit button at the end and save/print your confirmation number.

*If you do not have access to a computer, please contact us at programs@global-visionaries.org.

Prepare for the application by having the following information available beforehand:

• All current contact information for applicant and guardians.

• Family financial information.

Application Deadlines:

The Early Bird Application deadline is October 10, 2022.

Early Bird Discount: $100 off Immersion Program, $100 off Bundle Program, $25 off Pro-Justice Leadership Program.

Final Application Deadline for all Programs is October 24, 2022. 

Questions?

Please do not hesitate to contact our Programs Staff at (206) 322-9448 or programs@global-visionaries.org with any questions.

Thank you!

Program Options

One of GV's goals is to make our program available to all who are interested, regardless of financial resources. As an organization, we fundraise and collaborate with funders to ensure that 50% of our participants receive some sort of financial aid. GV is committed to being both a geographically and socially diverse program, and our commitment to providing financial aid helps us achieve this goal.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an Information Night to learn more about the fundraising aspect of our program, learn from past parents and participants about their experience participating in the program, and receive answers to any financial questions you may have.

GV has a limited amount of financial aid available and while we will do everything we can to meet the needs of our applicants, we cannot guarantee a specific amount of financial aid. 

GV is committed to working with every family to make this program affordable, regardless of their financial background or difficulties. Please contact our program staff to discuss your situation even if you feel that you do not qualify for financial aid. 

If you are not a U.S. Citizen you can still apply to GV! Since part of our program is traveling to Guatemala, participants are required to have appropriate paperwork in order to travel (*U.S. Passport OR a valid green card, valid non-U.S. passport, and in some cases, a travel visa). We ask that you indicate you citizenship status for this reason, which will be kept strictly confidential. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Participants who do not have a U.S. passport can still travel to Guatemala as long as they have both a valid green card and a valid passport from the country in which they were born. 

Guatemala requires visas for travelers from some non-U.S. countries.  For more information on visa requirements, visit the Guatemala Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, HERE. *If the country you hold a passport from is listed in either Category "B" or "C," you will need to apply for a visa.

GV is committed to working with any student who needs a visa and will support them through the application process; please don't let this additional requirement discourage you from applying. We will reach out with more details if you are accepted to the program. 

If you are unsure if you are eligible to apply for the program we would be happy to talk with you. Please give us a call at (206) 322-9448, or send us an e-mail at programs@global-visionaries.org 

In order to apply to the program, you must sign this form as proof that you understand all Program components.

This signed document will be a permanent record of your involvement with Global Visionaries (GV), which in turn, will give you the merit and recognition you deserve for high school graduation, college applications, and for employment purposes. You are only permitted to refer to your experience in the GV program if you complete the program.

Mandatory Program Expectations for 2023 Cohorts :

Global, Environmental and Social Justice Education

• Program Orientation
• Pre-Departure Meeting (Before the Immersion)
• 3-Day Intensive Workshop (During Immersion)
• Post-Program Re-Entry & Storytelling Workshop (After the Immersion)
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Service

• Guatemalan Work Team (32 hours)
• Optional opportunities to engage in service projects 
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Leadership

• Proactive Attitude - desire and enthusiastic willingness to work hard to achieve all GV goals
• Commitment to actively participate in promoting Environmental and Social Justice, and raising your awareness of related issues
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Guatemalan Cultural Immersion Experience 

• Home stay
• Language School (3 hrs. x 5 days)
• Cultural Excursions
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Philanthropic Fundraising

As part of their program fees, all students raise funds to contribute towards their Program Fees. A portion of these funds are sent to Guatemala and are used for the projects we undertake, including school construction and reforestation, and our Guatemalan Youth Program.  Each student is expected to fundraise at least 30% of their program fees. Students can fundraise individually or work collectively with their cohort to fundraise as a group for the total needed. Fundraising training and tools will be provided by GV.

GV Staff and Advanced Leadership Program students provide guidance and support, but the student must show dedication and initiative to raise funds. We believe the fundraising process provides students with valuable life skills and ownership of their program experience. 

I understand the rules, goals, and expectations of Global Visionaries (GV). I agree to attend all program events.  I will participate to the best of my ability.  I understand that GV reserves the right to refuse any applicant or participant at its sole discretion at any point in the program.  I understand that I will no longer be able to participate and I will lose my deposit and any fees paid up to that point if I show a pattern of lack of leadership development (ie: absence from program activities, fundraisers, classes, and/or service projects).

Both GV and the student participant and his/her parents/guardians intend that electronic signatures or initials where indicated are fully binding as if signed on an original document.

Parent Permission and Recommendations:

Parents/Guardians: I recommend my child for this Global Visionaries program.

 Acceptance Dates:

Upon acceptance you will be notified concerning the status of your application, including any financial aid awarded. 

All Cohorts: October 28, 2022.

Orientations:

We will host Orientation Nights following acceptance. It is mandatory for applicants and their parents/guardians to attend. Please see dates below.

Cultural Immersion Program:

(Pick one to attend)

November 2, 2022 - Spring Cohort

November 8, 2022 - Early Summer Cohort

November 10, 2022 - Late Summer Cohort

Pro-Justice Leadership Program:

December 7, 2022

Bundle Program participants will have to attend one of the November Cultural Immersion orientations and the Pro-Justice Leadership orientation on December 9th.

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