Global Competitiveness Leadership Program (GCL)
Opens Jun 1 2023 09:00 AM (EDT)
Deadline Aug 1 2023 11:59 PM (EDT)
Description

Welcome to the online application platform for the 

Global Competitiveness Leadership Program  (GCL)

of Georgetown University 

__________

GCL 2024 

CALL FOR APPLICATION

FROM JUNE 1-AUGUST 1, 2023

Submit your application and all documents through this portal.

Admission Notifications by November 1, 2023

____________


GCL 2024 PROGRAM DATES 

January 16- February 9, 2024

via ZOOM 

Mondays, Wednesdays| from 9 am to 1:15 pm (Washington DC times)


February 12-March 22, 2024 

    at Georgetown University

Monday through Friday | from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm (Washington DC times)


________________


Thank you for your interest in Georgetown University's Global Competitiveness Leadership Program (GCL). 

The Global Competitiveness Leadership (GCL) is a one-of-a-kind academic and experiential leadership development program that aims to provide a new generation of emerging leaders with the essential tools and a meaningful network in order to promote competitiveness, progress, and integral development in the Latin American region. 

COSTS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Cost/Scholarship Info

LALP offers full and partial scholarships to help offset the cost of participation (the full 10-week program is valued at $25,000 per participant). All admitted participants who receive a full scholarship are responsible for covering a one-time program fee of USD $2,500 to participate in the program. The program fee covers:

  • Program tuition for the duration of the virtual and in-person program
  • Academic materials
  • Shared Housing (meals not included) for the in-person component
  • Local transportation to program activities in Washington DC
  • Basic Medical Insurance for emergencies
  • Continuous support throughout the program
  • Certification of program participation issued by LALP

* All participants, are required to cover their airfare, meals, and incidentals, and any other costs not included in the program fee.

Eligibility

Candidates who are citizens and residents of any of the following countries are eligible to apply for the GCL program: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti,  Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal*, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Spain*, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
(*) Qualified candidates from Spain and Portugal may apply if their projects impact the Latin American region.

  • 26 to 34 years old
  • A Latin American or Caribbean country of origin, Puerto Rico, Spain, or Portugal 
  • College degree from an accredited university
  • Excellent academic record
  • Proven English language skills (reading, writing, and oral)
  • At least one year of work experience
  • Currently working on a project that creates a positive and long-lasting impact in the region
  • Commitment to return to the country of origin to apply knowledge obtained. A written agreement will be signed and submitted by the candidate upon completion of the application. Failure to comply with this agreement will result in the participant reimbursing LALP for the total cost of the program.

For more information about the GCL program requirements, objectives, and academic curriculum, please check the GCL program website at https://lalp.georgetown.edu/topics/global-competitiveness-leadership

If your question is not listed, please visit lalp.georgetown.edu or email us at lalp@georgetown.edu  

For technical assistance when completing this application, please click the information (i) icon located at the top left menu to contact technical support

Global Competitiveness Leadership Program (GCL)


Welcome to the online application platform for the 

Global Competitiveness Leadership Program  (GCL)

of Georgetown University 

__________

GCL 2024 

CALL FOR APPLICATION

FROM JUNE 1-AUGUST 1, 2023

Submit your application and all documents through this portal.

Admission Notifications by November 1, 2023

____________


GCL 2024 PROGRAM DATES 

January 16- February 9, 2024

via ZOOM 

Mondays, Wednesdays| from 9 am to 1:15 pm (Washington DC times)


February 12-March 22, 2024 

    at Georgetown University

Monday through Friday | from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm (Washington DC times)


________________


Thank you for your interest in Georgetown University's Global Competitiveness Leadership Program (GCL). 

The Global Competitiveness Leadership (GCL) is a one-of-a-kind academic and experiential leadership development program that aims to provide a new generation of emerging leaders with the essential tools and a meaningful network in order to promote competitiveness, progress, and integral development in the Latin American region. 

COSTS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Cost/Scholarship Info

LALP offers full and partial scholarships to help offset the cost of participation (the full 10-week program is valued at $25,000 per participant). All admitted participants who receive a full scholarship are responsible for covering a one-time program fee of USD $2,500 to participate in the program. The program fee covers:

  • Program tuition for the duration of the virtual and in-person program
  • Academic materials
  • Shared Housing (meals not included) for the in-person component
  • Local transportation to program activities in Washington DC
  • Basic Medical Insurance for emergencies
  • Continuous support throughout the program
  • Certification of program participation issued by LALP

* All participants, are required to cover their airfare, meals, and incidentals, and any other costs not included in the program fee.

Eligibility

Candidates who are citizens and residents of any of the following countries are eligible to apply for the GCL program: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti,  Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal*, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Spain*, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
(*) Qualified candidates from Spain and Portugal may apply if their projects impact the Latin American region.

  • 26 to 34 years old
  • A Latin American or Caribbean country of origin, Puerto Rico, Spain, or Portugal 
  • College degree from an accredited university
  • Excellent academic record
  • Proven English language skills (reading, writing, and oral)
  • At least one year of work experience
  • Currently working on a project that creates a positive and long-lasting impact in the region
  • Commitment to return to the country of origin to apply knowledge obtained. A written agreement will be signed and submitted by the candidate upon completion of the application. Failure to comply with this agreement will result in the participant reimbursing LALP for the total cost of the program.

For more information about the GCL program requirements, objectives, and academic curriculum, please check the GCL program website at https://lalp.georgetown.edu/topics/global-competitiveness-leadership

If your question is not listed, please visit lalp.georgetown.edu or email us at lalp@georgetown.edu  

For technical assistance when completing this application, please click the information (i) icon located at the top left menu to contact technical support

Opens
Jun 1 2023 09:00 AM (EDT)
Deadline
Aug 1 2023 11:59 PM (EDT)