Deadline: Oct 15th 2019 | For any college-aged person with a social change project or idea is invited to apply..
The Global Engagement Summit believes that by connecting and empowering students we can begin to meet pressing social needs.
By connecting delegates with experts in international development and successful entrepreneurs, we create a launchpad that transforms ideas into realities.
Each year, GES brings people from over 40 countries, 50 universities, and 35 businesses and organizations to Northwestern’s campus. Our delegates are young social entrepreneurs with ideas, energy, and determination to put their projects into action.
Our speakers and facilitators are experts in various fields such as education, social entrepreneurship, global health, etc. and are qualified to offer to delegates tangible skills to advance both their project and personal development.
The Summit is a week-long conference held every April at Northwestern University. If their project is in the ideas phase, we help them make their plan a reality. If it’s already up and coming, we help them become more impactful.
Once accepted, delegates will apply for and be placed in workshops relevant to their specific project and the goals they wish to accomplish.
GES has a registration fee of $75 that covers food daily breakfast, lunch, and some dinners. Delegates are housed for free in homestays with GES student staff members. Travel to and from a home country or U.S. state of residence is covered by the delegate. All personal costs including some dinners and public transportation costs will be incurred by the delegate.
Financial aid is available and will be awarded on a case by case basis to cover some/all of the cost of the summit and travel expenses. Once delegates are accepted, they will be sent a financial aid application. However, accepted delegates are encouraged to seek funding from their own universities first.
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