Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leadership Program 2017 (Fully Funded to Just Peace Summit 2017 in New York, USA)

Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leadership Program 2017 (Fully Funded to Just Peace Summit 2017 in New York, USA)





Three Dot Dash is looking for 25 — 35 Global Teen Leaders (GTLs) who are doing extraordinary work that helps meet one or more of the basic human needs: food, water, health, shelter, education, safety and the environment — thus, creating a more peaceful society.
Three Dot Dash identifies 25-35 Global Teen Leaders (GTLs) each year and brings them to New York City to attend the Just Peace Summit. At the Summit, GTLs tool-up and recalibrate through innovative content and action-driven workshops geared to help further amplify their work and impact. From strategic storytelling to conflict resolution skills and beyond, each day builds upon the next to provide a transformative experience like no other.
Eligibility Requirements:
Potential GTLs must meet ALL of the following qualifications and requirements:
Age 13-19 (at time of the 2017 Summit – March 10 – 17)
Project or organization addresses one or more basic human need(s)
Founder of your own project or organization
Committed to growing your work and impact now and in the future
Already achieving tangible results
Speak and write English proficiently
Able to travel to the United States
Participate during the entire Summit (no exceptions)
Be nominated by a qualified Nominator
In order to apply, potential GTLs must be nominated by one of the following qualified Nominators:
Three Dot Dash Coalition partner
GTL Alumni
Mentor Alumni
A teacher or principal at your educational institution
A member of We Are Family Foundation
Selection Criteria:
Each year Three Dot Dash receives hundreds of applications which our internal selection committee reviews during Round 1.
Qualifying applicants are then sent onto Round 2 where an external selection committee, consisting of 3 GTL alums, 2 Mentor alums and 1 expert within our global network makes the final 25-35 GTL selections (10 applicants are selected as “Alternates” in the event that any selected GTLs are unable to participate for any reason).
All finalists will participate in a series of Skype interviews with the Three Dot Dash Team prior to receiving an acceptance offer.
Benefits:
Just Peace 2017 Summit will March 10 – 17, 2017 in New York City
All air/train travel, visa fees, hotel, meals and ground travel in NYC will be paid for by We Are Family Foundation for selected GTLs.

Application Deadline: September 16, 2016, 11:59pm EST

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