Global Engagement Summit 2013 - Application for American Delegates

The Global Engagement Summit (GES), through our annual Summit, yearlong programming, and staff curriculum, builds the capacity of the next generation of change-makers. By identifying talented, young individuals, providing skills training and connecting driven students with innovative thought leaders, GES empowers them to produce responsible and sustainable solutions to shared global problems. In addition to tangible outcomes, resources, and opportunities, GES also strives to provide a forum for discussing critical issues and evaluating why we want to "do good well." Through GES, students can connect in order to: share challenging ideas, explore the realms of social entrepreneurship and community development, and equip themselves with the tools needed to take their social ventures beyond good intentions. Above all, GES hopes to foster a greater sense of community among the world's young people through partnerships in change, with a view toward a better tomorrow. GES 2013 will be held April 17th-21st.

Please note, there is a differentiation between “American Delegates” and “International Delegates” for visa purposes. If you are a citizen of a country other than the U.S. who already possesses a visa for whatever purpose, then for our purposes, you are considered an American Delegate. If you are a citizen of a country other than the U.S., then please apply via the International Delegate application.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Note that all short answers and the short essay are required.

If you have any technical issues filling out the application, contact tech@theges.org. If you have general questions about the content of the application, check out the FAQ or contact american@theges.org.

General

Please enter your full, legal name below
First Name *
Middle Name
Last Name *
Gender *	Male Female
Date of Birth (YYYY-MM-DD) *
Email Address *
Retype Email Address *
Are you applying as a first-time or returning delegate? *	First Time Returning

Home Address

Please enter your permanent home address below
Number and Street *
City *
State/Province *
ZIP/Postal Code *
Country *
Permanent Home Phone Number *
Cell Phone Number *

Contact Address

If different from above, enter the contact information that should be used for correspondence with GES. Please make sure this is a working mail-to address for important documents.

My contact address and information are the same as my permanent information listed above.

Number and Street
City
State/Province
ZIP/Postal Code
Country
Phone Number at This Address
Enter the time frame in which this address is usable	until (YYYY-MM-DD)

Background Information How did you hear about the Global Engagement Summit (100 words or less)? *

Please list any colleges, universities and or secondary schools you have attended, or are attending, the date attended, and any degrees you obtained there (e.g. Brown University, 2000-2004, BFA). *

Briefly explain any change-based activities or organizations in which you participate and your level of involvement, including leadership positions, in them. *

Short Answer Section Please answer the questions below in 150 words or less.

Explain what personally motivates you to be engaged within the community of your proposed project. *

Every delegate who attends this summit offers a unique background with different experiences. How do your past experiences make you unique as a delegate, and how have they shaped you as a thinker and a leader of change? *

What is one specific asset you would like to gain during the course of the conference? *

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? *

Short Essay Please answer the question below in 400 words or less.

At the core of community development stands the principle that one must recognize and address both a community’s needs and assets to make lasting change. Reflecting on this principle, please provide an example of a time when you engaged with a community. *

Project Proposal GES is designed to facilitate delegate project growth and development. All delegates must submit a 400-500 word project proposal when applying. Throughout the Summit, GES staff and facilitators will assist in improving and finalizing this proposal. At the end of the conference, all delegates will have the opportunity to apply for “Outcome Opportunities,” such as fund raising support, pro bono consultations, media coverage, and more, to help further their projects.

The issue/problem your project addresses
The method for addressing the issue
The resources needed for implementation
Problems you anticipate facing

Your demonstration of the proposal’s potential for success and feasibility is extremely important. There is no limit to the scale or location of this project, but you must demonstrate your awareness of the issues you face based on where you are proposing to work or how big your goals are. Novelty and creativity are valuable to us.

Please upload your project proposal in your preferred format *
(.pdf, .doc, .docx less than 2MB)

Project Proposal Abstract: Please write a 3-5 sentence summary of your project, including the issue it hopes to address and its location. *

Project Stage Select the choice that best describes the stage of your project. *

Ideas

Beginning Implementation

In Progress

Completed

Explain:

Areas of Interest Please indicate which general topic areas are most relevant to your project proposal and area(s) of greatest interest to you (check no more than 5). *

Agriculture
Appropriate Technology For Project Implementation
Art
Community Development
Education and Youth
Environment
Fair Trade
Food and Water Issues
Gender Issues
Global Health
Green Technology

Internet and Communications Technology
Microfinance
Nonprofit/For-profit Models
Nonprofit Capacity Building
Philanthropy
Refugee and Migration Issues
Social Entrepreneurship
Social Media
Sustainable Development

Other Resume/CV

Please attach your Resume/CV *
(.pdf, .doc, .docx less than 2MB)

Reference Letter (Optional)

Please submit one 250 word reference letter detailing your leadership skills and motivations to make change in your community. The letter must be submitted directly by a teacher/professor, mentor or employer. Email letters in English to: american@theges.org with YOUR NAME in the subject line.

Thank you for applying to GES 2013. Applications are due November 26, 2012 and applicants selected to be delegates will be notified in January 2013. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions below. Please review them.

*Please be aware that you must click submit when your application is complete in order for it to be received. If you choose to save and continue your application at another time, it will only be considered when it is completed and submitted as such.

Terms and Conditions for American Student Applicants

Dishonesty or plagiarism of any parts of the application will result in the dismissal or disqualification of participants.
All participants will be responsible for arranging their own travel. Partial scholarships to cover travel expenses will be available in a later application.
GES may provide transportation to and from the Northwestern University campus, some meals, and lodging subject to demonstration of financial need by the applicant.
All other expenses must be covered by the participants.
GES reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions without notice to individual applicants or participants. Applicants selected to become delegates may be subject to a modified set of terms and conditions.