The Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation 2016

Sukrisno Nino    November 09, 2015    Note of Scholarship   

Deadline: January 5, 2016

Type: Fully Funded

Location: San Diego, California

Begin Accepting Applications Date: 06/11/2015 
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone): 01/04/2016 11:00PM

The Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation is an exciting international program funded by a generous grant from the Fred J. Hansen Foundation. Six three-week Institutes took place in San Diego, California in July between 2007 and 2015. This program has provided a unique University-based leadership experience and program in international cooperation. Again in July 2016, American men and women will join students from a variety of developing countries and regions of social strife to learn from experts and one another about conflict resolution and social entrepreneurship. To date, 144 Hansen Alumni from 50 countries, have remained in contact, provided a network of support, and worked together on a number of social ventures funded by the Hansen Foundation. We are happy to announce the Hansen Summer Institute will host its seventh group of young leaders in July 2016 at the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES).

A primary goal of the program focuses on creating an international community of young scholars who will use their summer experience as a foundation for creating lasting friendships and acquiring common practical understanding of a more peaceful future. Fellows receive hands-on training in team-building, public speaking, negotiation, mediation and working together to solve international problems. Moreover, they learn to listen actively and to look for common interests and building realistic bridges of cooperation. Classroom training complements local excursions to San Diego attractions such as Sea World, the Zoo,  a 4th of July Independence Day parade and a harbor cruise. Fellows meet and greet academic, political and business leaders to refine their own ideas and skills, while learning about the "American Way of Life." Students leave San Diego with a "leadership toolbox" they can apply appropriately to their future challenges and endeavors. Participants have come from every corner of the globe, made life-long friendships and shaped their futures in a more positive direction. Why not you?

Description:

The Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation is an exciting international program funded by a generous grant from the Fred J. Hansen Foundation. Six Hansen Summer Institutes took place in San Diego, California between 2007 and 2015. The Institute provides a unique University-based leadership experience and program in international cooperation. For three weeks, young American men and women joined students from a variety of developing countries and regions of social strife. Between then and now, Hansen Alumni have remained in contact via a variety of social networking sites and projects funded by the Hansen Foundation. We are happy to announce the Hansen Summer Institute will host its next group of young leaders in July 2016 at the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES).


A primary goal of the program focuses on creating an international community of young scholars who will use their summer experience as a foundation for creating lasting friendships and acquiring common practical understanding of a more peaceful future. Program elements will involve classroom instruction and hands-on training in the latest techniques of conflict resolution, mediation, and inter-cultural management. Classroom training will complement local excursions to San Diego historical attractions and cultural events including a fourth of July parade, a Padres baseball game, and a harbor cruise.

Hansen Summer Institute training aims to provide participants a "leadership toolbox" for resolving conflict and building a better future for their respective countries.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Upper division undergraduate with 2 years of college/university or graduate student with a professional interest in international relations, diplomacy, international economic development or related studies.  
• Student must be between the ages of 20-25 on July 1, 2016.
• Must have demonstrated leadership potential outside of the classroom in the community, nation or region.
• Have an academic advisor verify the candidate's English proficiency. 
• Have a valid international passport with US visa if necessary by the time the program begins.
• Preference will be given to those who have never visited the United States.

Cost:

• The Hansen Summer Institute is fully funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation. This includes:
• Accommodation
• All program costs
• Round trip international air travel from the participant’s home town to San Diego, California.
• DS-2019 – Student and Exchange Visitor (SEVIS) fee
• Health insurance for the duration of the program.

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Bonnie Lamb at blamb@sandiego.edu.

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