Apply for a Fellowship
Application Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 11:59pm
Students must meet several criteria to apply:
1) Be a resident of Fairfax County, Virginia, or attend Fairfax County Public Schools;
2) Be a rising high school senior (class of 2024); and
3) Have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
In advance of loading the application, you may prepare the following items and answers to streamline the process:
- Resume (.doc or .pdf)
- High School Transcript (.doc or .pdf)
- What global issue are you most passionate about and why? (One sentence limit)
- What actions would you like to take in Fairfax County to help advance an SDG issue that you are most passionate about? (List 1-3 action ideas)
-What makes you unique? (One sentence limit)
- What is the one extra-curricular activity on your CV of which you are most proud, and why? (One sentence limit)
- What are your post-secondary and career aspirations? (One sentence limit)
- What do you hope to gain from the global leaders fellowship? (One sentence limit)
Applicants who pass the first round of the application process will be contacted during the first week of September.
There is no charge to apply for the program. If admitted, a one-time $60 administrative fee will be charged to cover program expenses. This fee will be waived for students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch or otherwise enduring economic hardship.
If you have questions, please contact the program at apply@fairfaxleaders.com.
Students must meet several criteria to apply:
1) Be a resident of Fairfax County, Virginia, or attend Fairfax County Public Schools;
2) Be a rising high school senior (class of 2024); and
3) Have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
In advance of loading the application, you may prepare the following items and answers to streamline the process:
- Resume (.doc or .pdf)
- High School Transcript (.doc or .pdf)
- What global issue are you most passionate about and why? (One sentence limit)
- What actions would you like to take in Fairfax County to help advance an SDG issue that you are most passionate about? (List 1-3 action ideas)
-What makes you unique? (One sentence limit)
- What is the one extra-curricular activity on your CV of which you are most proud, and why? (One sentence limit)
- What are your post-secondary and career aspirations? (One sentence limit)
- What do you hope to gain from the global leaders fellowship? (One sentence limit)
Applicants who pass the first round of the application process will be contacted during the first week of September.
There is no charge to apply for the program. If admitted, a one-time $60 administrative fee will be charged to cover program expenses. This fee will be waived for students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch or otherwise enduring economic hardship.
If you have questions, please contact the program at apply@fairfaxleaders.com.