Deadline: 21 August 2017
Three Dot Dash is seeking applications for its 2018 Global Teen Leaders to address the world’s most pressing issues – Humanity’s Basic Needs.
Three Dot Dash identifies 25-35 Global Teen Leaders (GTLs) each year and brings them to New York City to attend the Just Peace Summit. At the Summit, GTLs tool-up and recalibrate through innovative content and action-driven workshops geared to help further amplify their work and impact. From strategic storytelling to conflict resolution skills and beyond, each day builds upon the next to provide a transformative experience like no other.
Benefits
All air/train travel, visa fees, hotel, meals and ground travel in NYC will be paid for by We Are Family Foundation for selected GTLs.
Eligibility Criteria
Potential GTLs must meet ALL of the following qualifications and requirements:
- Age 13-19 (at time of the 2018 Summit)
- Project or organization addresses one or more basic human need(s)
- Founder of their own project or organization
- Committed to growing their work and impact now and in the future
- Already achieving tangible results
- Speak and write English proficiently
- Able to travel to the United States
- Participate during the entire Summit (no exceptions)
- Be nominated by a qualified Nominator
In order to apply, potential GTLs must be nominated by one of the following qualified Nominators:
- Three Dot Dash Coalition partner
- GTL Alumni
- Mentor Alumni
- A teacher or principal at your educational institution
- A member of We Are Family Foundation
Selection Criteria
- Each year Three Dot Dash receives hundreds of applications which our internal selection committee reviews during Round 1.
- Qualifying applicants are then sent onto Round 2 where an external selection committee, consisting of 3 GTL alums, 2 Mentor alums and 1 expert within our global network makes the final 25-35 GTL selections (10 applicants are selected as “Alternates” in the event that any selected GTLs are unable to participate for any reason).
- All finalists will participate in a series of Skype interviews with the Three Dot Dash Team prior to receiving an acceptance offer.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Three Dot Dash.
