Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit 2015

Hesselbein Global Academy presents the Student Leadership summit, it will bring together 50 dynamic student leaders from across the world to learn how to be effective, ethical, and innovative leaders. Participants will work alongside distinguished mentors who will share their expertise and guide you through leadership training. Students will emerge from the academy with the skills and experience to excel as global leaders. for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement aims to produce a cadre of experienced, ethical leaders equipped to address critical issues throughout the world.

 Location:

University of Pittsburgh campus, Pittsburgh, PA. Students will stay in Pennsylvania Hall located Pitt's campus.

Dates: Saturday, July 18-Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Incentives:

Paid registration, room, board, and up to $500 towards travel for international students and up to $200 need-dependent travel for U.S. students.

Eligibility: 

• Accomplished student leaders from college campuses across the world. 
• Eligible students include rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduating seniors from two-year and four-year schools, and entry-level graduate students such as those enrolled to begin the first year of graduate school and/or those who have completed the first year of graduate school.
• We welcome student applicants who have been involved in a range of campus and community programs, service, leadership, athletics, research and and experiential-learning.

Application Requirements: ALL MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY May 3, 2015, MIDNIGHT (EDT). 

A). Complete online application.
B). Upload one current letter of recommendation using pdf or word (written by a senior university administrator or staff member). You are welcome to submit a second letter of recommendation to supplement your application. Recommenders have the option of sending the letter of recommendation by email to Angela Miller McGraw at angelamm@pitt.edu.
C). Upload résumé (include GPA on résumé) using pdf or word.
D). Upload personal essay using pdf or word (see essay question below)

E). Single-page essay using 12-point times new roman font. Your essay should incorporate the following questions:   

What specifically have you accomplished as a leader on your campus and/or in your community, and how did you motivate others? How has your leadership experience on your campus and/or in your community broadened your understanding of the challenges and opportunities confronting global leaders today? How do you envision yourself addressing these challenges and opportunities be it through a career, community service, and/or civic engagement?

Selection Notification: Students will receive an email regarding their pending application on or before May 24, 2015.

Application Deadline: May 3, 2015, midnight EDT

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