Hansen Summer Institute 2025 by Hansen Foundation | Fully funded Summer School USA

The Hansen Summer Institute is fully funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation. This includes international airfare, room and board, and all programmatic costs. If selected the only cost to participants will be the fees incurred in obtaining a passport and spending money.

Eligibility Criteria:

To participate in the Hansen Summer Institute, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

NON – U.S. STUDENTS: (from zones of conflict and/or social strife)

• Upper division undergraduate with 2 years of college/university or graduate student with a professional interest in international relations, diplomacy, international economic development or related fields.
• Students must be between the ages of 20-25 at the start of the program.
• Must have demonstrated leadership potential outside of the classroom in the community, nation or region.
• Have an academic adviser verify in writing the candidate’s English proficiency
• Have a valid international passport with U.S. visa if necessary by the time the program begins
• Preference will be given to those who have never visited the United States

The next program dates are July 1-22, 2025. Note that, if selected, you will travel to the United States a few days earlier than the start date. ALL FELLOWS MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE PROGRAM. No participants will be allowed to arrive late or leave early.

The selection committee will begin reviewing international student applications in February and results will be emailed to all applicants in mid to late March.

The Hansen Leadership Institute is very pleased to announce that a new and improved application website has launched. The Hansen Leadership Institute is accepting applications for our 2025 Summer Institute.

International Applications are due by Friday, January 10, 2025, by 11:30 PM Pacific Time

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