American Delegate Application 2008

Welcome to the Global Engagement Summit 2008 Application for American Delegates!

The Global Engagement Summit 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, GES hopes to build their skills and capacities to engage in responsible, effective, and sustainable change around the world. Not only is GES one of the only student global engagement events in the United States, it is one of the most exclusive and high-demand student-run conferences in the world. 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. Last year, the Summit gave students an opportunity to fundraise on GlobalGiving.com, and it awarded 4 projects permanent spots on the Global Giving website. Since then, GES has helped delegates raise over $40,000 towards these projects. Above all, GES hopes to foster a greater sense of community among the world's young people, through partnership in change, with a view toward a better tomorrow. While we are primarily interested in university students and/or recent graduates, if you are not in these categories but still want to be involved, please contact us.

Full name and basic information

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 address below

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

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

Country*

Contact Address

If different from above, enter the contact information that should be used for contact with GES

Number and Street
City
State/Province

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

Zip/Postal Code
Country
Phone number at this address
Cell phone

Background Information

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

Name of College/University/School, Dates Attended, Degree Received*

We are looking for a group of participants representing diverse ranges of international and domestic experience.

Briefly explain any change-based activities or organizations you participate in and your involvement in them.*

Short Answer

Please answer these questions in 200 words or less

GES 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 impactful/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 who you feel has significantly influenced your community (either immediate or global) what would you ask and of whom?*
If you could instantly learn one language what would it be, and why? (Do not feel limited to standard human languages)*

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

A major component of GES is the process of refining delegate project proposals, whether they are tangible projects already being implemented or simply new ideas. Considering a small scale project, please write a 400-500 word project proposal. Keep in mind that it is a primary objective of GES to generate and sustain opportunities for its participant community. Please be sure to address the following:
1. The issue/problem the project addresses.
2. Its method for addressing the issue.
3. The resources needed for implementation.
4. Problems you anticipate facing.
Your demonstration of the proposal's potential for success is extremely important. There is no limit to the 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 creativity are valuable to us.

Please upload your project proposal here (.doc or .pdf files only).*

Resume/ CV

If you feel it is necessary to include a resume/CV with your application you may upload it here. This section IS NOT REQUIRED.

Please upload .doc or .pdf files only.

Thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to apply to GES 2008! Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2007 but we urge you to submit you application before this date. We will confirm receipt of your application and notify you of your acceptance by late January 2008. By clicking submit you are agreeing to the terms and conditions below. Please review them.

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. GES 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 participant. GES 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.