The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program (GSGLP) was established by the Goldman Sachs Foundation in 2001. The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in partnership with educational organizations in selected countries, conducts an annual international competition at over 90 top-ranked universities in 19 countries.
The competition identifies and rewards the academic excellence and leadership potential of 150 of the most accomplished second-year students from all disciplines for GSGLP (The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program).
The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program recognizes the 150 Global Leaders’ outstanding achievements and abilities by awarding each U.S. $3,000.
Based upon interviews, 75 of these student leaders are selected to represent the whole group at the annual Goldman Sachs Global Leadership Institute in New York City in July. At the Institute, students participate in leadership training and seminars on timely international issues.
To apply to the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program, students must be nominated by their universities in order to apply for this award. A nomination form can be presented to an academic for completion and sent to the Scholarships & Prizes Office, who will then submit nomination forms on behalf of each nominated student to the Foundation. Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria described below will be considered for the award. Nominees must:
• have distinguished themselves as leaders in their community or school;
• have high academic standing as demonstrated by grades received in the final year of secondary school (high school) and first year in college or university. Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0 or international equivalent, or be in the top 10% of his/her class;
• be full-time students in the second-year of a university undergraduate degree program at one of the universities invited to participate in the 2007-2008 program year;
• be pursuing their first undergraduate degree (all fields of study accepted); and demonstrate competency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in English is necessary to participate fully in the Global Leadership Institute.
Only nominated students will be asked to submit an application for the Global Leaders Program. Once the Scholarships & Prizes Office has received the nominations, selected students will be given the opportunity to apply. You cannot apply directly. An application consists of the following materials. These materials are not optional – all materials must be submitted in order for an application to be reviewed by the selection panel. Students should contact the program if they are unable to submit some materials.
• A completed electronic application. Application instructions will be sent to all nominated students via email. The application must be completed and submitted online; a printed copy must also be sent to IIE/New York with the supporting documents (detailed below.)
• An official transcript from the first year of college or university. Include an official explanation of marks from the university.
• An official transcript from the final year of secondary school.
• University entrance examination scores. Applicants must submit a photocopy of the official results. Original results are not required.
• Two letters of recommendation. One letter must come from a university faculty member. The other letter may come from another university faculty member or an adult, non-family member who has supervised the nominee’s education, work, or other activities. Letters must come from two different recommender.
• Resume. Curriculum Vitae, highlighting student’s experiences and accomplishments.
Closing Date: Nominations are due to the Scholarships and Prizes Office by Monday, 10th March 2008
For questions or further information about the nomination process in your country, please contact:
Carlie Blake
IDP Education Australia
(03) 9093 0707
carlie.blake@idp.com
You may also visit the program’s websites at www.iie.org/programs/global_leaders and www.globalleadersprogram.com
or
The University of Sydney
Rm 147 Ground Floor
Mackie Building (K01)
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Phone: +61 2 9351 2717
Fax: +61 2 9351 5134
email: scholarships@careers.usyd.edu.au
www.usyd.edu.au
Download The Nomination Form here
The competition identifies and rewards the academic excellence and leadership potential of 150 of the most accomplished second-year students from all disciplines for GSGLP (The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program).
The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program recognizes the 150 Global Leaders’ outstanding achievements and abilities by awarding each U.S. $3,000.
Based upon interviews, 75 of these student leaders are selected to represent the whole group at the annual Goldman Sachs Global Leadership Institute in New York City in July. At the Institute, students participate in leadership training and seminars on timely international issues.
To apply to the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program, students must be nominated by their universities in order to apply for this award. A nomination form can be presented to an academic for completion and sent to the Scholarships & Prizes Office, who will then submit nomination forms on behalf of each nominated student to the Foundation. Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria described below will be considered for the award. Nominees must:
• have distinguished themselves as leaders in their community or school;
• have high academic standing as demonstrated by grades received in the final year of secondary school (high school) and first year in college or university. Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0 or international equivalent, or be in the top 10% of his/her class;
• be full-time students in the second-year of a university undergraduate degree program at one of the universities invited to participate in the 2007-2008 program year;
• be pursuing their first undergraduate degree (all fields of study accepted); and demonstrate competency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in English is necessary to participate fully in the Global Leadership Institute.
Only nominated students will be asked to submit an application for the Global Leaders Program. Once the Scholarships & Prizes Office has received the nominations, selected students will be given the opportunity to apply. You cannot apply directly. An application consists of the following materials. These materials are not optional – all materials must be submitted in order for an application to be reviewed by the selection panel. Students should contact the program if they are unable to submit some materials.
• A completed electronic application. Application instructions will be sent to all nominated students via email. The application must be completed and submitted online; a printed copy must also be sent to IIE/New York with the supporting documents (detailed below.)
• An official transcript from the first year of college or university. Include an official explanation of marks from the university.
• An official transcript from the final year of secondary school.
• University entrance examination scores. Applicants must submit a photocopy of the official results. Original results are not required.
• Two letters of recommendation. One letter must come from a university faculty member. The other letter may come from another university faculty member or an adult, non-family member who has supervised the nominee’s education, work, or other activities. Letters must come from two different recommender.
• Resume. Curriculum Vitae, highlighting student’s experiences and accomplishments.
Closing Date: Nominations are due to the Scholarships and Prizes Office by Monday, 10th March 2008
For questions or further information about the nomination process in your country, please contact:
Carlie Blake
IDP Education Australia
(03) 9093 0707
carlie.blake@idp.com
You may also visit the program’s websites at www.iie.org/programs/global_leaders and www.globalleadersprogram.com
or
The University of Sydney
Rm 147 Ground Floor
Mackie Building (K01)
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Phone: +61 2 9351 2717
Fax: +61 2 9351 5134
email: scholarships@careers.usyd.edu.au
www.usyd.edu.au
Download The Nomination Form here
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