Welcome to the Northwestern University Student IYVS2007 Application

*PLEASE NOTE: NORTHWESTERN APPLICATIONS WILL BE DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9th at 5:00pm CST The International Youth Volunteerism Summits seeks to bring together a driven group of young people from around the world to connect with social entrepreneurs and global change-makers. In doing so, IYVS hopes to build their skills and capacities to engage in responsible, effective, and sustainable change around the world. Not only is IYVS one of the only youth global engagement events in the United States, it is one of the most exclusive and high-demand student-run conferences in the country. It is unique among its peers in that it offers real opportunities after the Summit ends in the form of an active online alumni community and opportunities for outcome funding for projects designed by Summit delegates. In its first year, IYVS awarded two packages worth more than $10,000 total to alumni projects. Above all, IYVS hopes to engender a greater sense of community among the world's young people through partnership in change with a view toward a better tomorrow. IYVS wants to know what vision for this you have. How should this cooperation be conducted? What community service areas are best? What models should we strive toward? As you fill out this application, please keep questions like these in mind.

Personal Information

Please enter your full, legal name below.

Name

Please enter your full, legal name below.

First Name *
Middle Name*
Last Name*

Gender*
Date of Birth*

Contact Information E-mail address*

Home address

Please enter your permanent home address below

Number and Street*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code*

Please fill in your HOME country, even if that is not the country of your current residence.

Country*
Permanent Home Number *

Contact Address

If different from above, enter the contact information that should be used for correspondence from IYVS

Number and Street
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code

This should refer to your current residence in either the US or Canada.

Country
Phone number at this address
Cell Phone

Background Information

Please list any colleges, universities and or secondary schools you have, or are, attending, the date attended, and any degrees you obtained there.

Name of College/University/School, Dates Attended, Degree received *
Where have you volunteered abroad and/or where do you volunteer in the United States? (We are looking for a group of participants representing diverse range of international and domestic experience.)*

References

Please provide information of someone who can be contacted as a reference. This may include but is not limited to a teacher/professor, mentor, or employer:

Name*
Phone Number*
Affiliation/Company*
Position*
E-mail address*

Mailing Address

Please enter the mailing address of your reference.

Number and Street*
City*
State*
Zip/Postal Code*

Short Answer Section

Please answer these questions in 200 words or less.

IYVS is looking for delegates who are deeply involved with and committed to sustainable change in their own communities and in a global context. Please explain your commitment to sustainable change using an example of an achievement in which you take great pride.*
If you were able to ask one question of any person (contemporary or historical) what would you ask and of whom?*

Personal Statement

400 words or less

What are the motivations, interests, or passions that drive you to want to be engaged in your community or internationally?*

Project Proposal

IYVS is in the process of obtaining the resources to support and help implement one volunteer-driven project proposed by an IYVS delegate. Imagining a small scale project, please write a 400-500 word project proposal. Please include in your proposal the following sections and any other you find relevant. Keep in mind that it is a primary objective of IYVS to generate and sustain opportunities for its participant community. Your ability to incorporate IYVS participants in your project is important to us. 1) The community development issue that the project addresses 2) Its method for addressing the issue 3) The resources needed for implementation 4) Problems you anticipate facing 5) How your project includes or engages IYVS delegates. Your demonstration of the proposal's potential for success is extremely important. There is no limit to the scale or location of this project, but you must demonstrate your awareness of the issues you face based on where you are proposing to work or how big your goals are. Novelty and outside-the-box thinking are also valuable to us. Please indicate which general topic areas are most relevant to your project proposal and are of greatest interest to you.

Please upload your project proposal in your favorite format (.doc, .rtf, .pdf, so on) here.*

Resume/CV Please attach a copy of your resume which describes any relevant volunteer or work experience and academic coursework.*

Area of Interest

Please indicate which general topic areas are most relevant to your project proposal and are of greatest interest to you.

InterestsGenderEconomic EmpowermentHealthEducationYouthCivil Society Development and NetworkingInternet and TechnologyRefugee and Conflict IssuesCreative Arts and Media
Other

Thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to apply to IYVS 2007. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. We will stop accepting applications on December 11, 2006, but we urge you to submit your application before this date, as spaces will fill up quickly. We will confirm receipt of your application and you will be notified of your acceptance status by January 10, 2007. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions below. Please review them, it won't take long. *NOTE: APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, JANUARY 1 2007!

Terms and Conditions for American Student Applicants

Dishonesty or plagiarism of any parts of the application will result in the dismissal or disqualification of participants.

All participants will be responsible for arranging their own travel. Partial scholarships to cover travel expenses will be available in a later application.

IYVS may provide transportation to and from the Northwestern University campus, some meals, and lodging subject to demonstration of financial need by the applicant.

All other expenses must be covered by the participants.

IYVS reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions without notice to individual applicants or participants. Applicants selected to become delegates may be subject to a modified set of terms and conditions.