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