About the Organiser
The McCain Institute supports character-driven leaders from around the world. They stand for Senator John McCain’s legacy of serving a cause greater than oneself.
About the Opportunity
The McCain Global Leaders Program is a 12-month fellowship and immersive learning experience for diverse leaders advancing democracy, human rights, and freedom worldwide.
The program’s aim is to support each Leader’s personal and professional leadership journey by providing training, resources, and relevant network access, preparing them to face tomorrow’s challenges.
The theme for the 2024 cohort will be ‘Defending Democracy’ to respond to increasing threats to democracy, human rights, and freedom worldwide.
Duration
The program is 12 months long and begins in June 2024 and runs through May 2025. Participants are expected to participate in all virtual and in-person programs for the entire program year.
Eligibility Criteria
Leaders, aged between 25 and 40, will be selected through a competitive, open recruitment process.
Applicants should be mid to senior- career professionals, possess working proficiency in English, and actively work on the focus issue areas of the program. Aspiring McCain Global Leaders (MGLs) should work in a leadership role in their field, and actively be “in the arena” striving to enact change in their home communities.
Applicants should be committed to serving a cause greater than oneself and should be invested in full participation in virtual engagements, in-person programs and post program alumni activities. There is no minimum educational requirement.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via the link given at the end of the post.
Important Dates
The application window for the 2024 cohort is now open. The last date for application is March 15, 2024.
Stipend
Participants will receive a stipend meant to cover incidental expenses incurred throughout the program. However the direct costs of participation in the program (economy class travel, hotels, visas) will be fully covered by the McCain Institute. There will be no cost of participation other than the time commitment that MGLs make to participate in programming.
Contact Details
If you have a question, please email [email protected].
