Global Leadership Forum (GLF) is UWC-USA’s virtual summer program for students 13-16 years old who want to learn more about UWC and become the changemakers the world needs.

Learn to build the skills of peacemaking, conflict resolution, goal-setting, and collaboration. Make friends with students from all over the world and explore how to become a local leader dedicated to making the world more just, sustainable, and peaceful..

The 3-week Global Leadership Forum program will give participants the leadership skills necessary to plan and execute a project that addresses a social justice challenge in their home community.

Participants routinely point to the following ways that they grew as a result of their GLF experience:

• Increased confidence
• Greater self-awareness
• More resilience
• Increased empathy
• New global perspectives
• More friends

Our staff are more than just camp counsellors, facilitators, or leaders, they are:

• Experienced
• Educated
• Trained
• Passionate

Our staff mentor our students to make sure they have a positive and empowering learning experience. They serve as inspiring role models to students who need courageous global citizens and people in their lives to emulate and support them going forward.

DETAILS

Language of Course Facilitation: English 

Dates: 21 May-9June 2025 

Times: Courses are held virtually Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
We are offering two sessions to accommodate different time zones. Participants can join either: 

• 1st session: 7am MT
• 2nd session: 4pm MT

Location: Online

Course Eligibility: 

• You must be between 13 and 16 years old at the time of the short course. 

Application Form: Fill out the form here

Application Deadline: May 10th, 12pm MST

Course Fee: 

• Program fee: $295
• Application fee: $25

(A limited number of scholarships are available)