Eligibility
All students from participating universities are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity. Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for participation in the program:
- be U.S. citizens
- be over 18 years of age
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year by the time of the program (In special cases, seniors will be considered for the program if they can demonstrate clear plans to continue their studies and benefit the academic community upon their return)
- demonstrate strong leadership potential based on involvement in extracurricular activities and school organizations, or in internship and work experience.
How to Apply
Students apply to the Ibrahim Leadership and Dialogue Project through a competitive online application process. In addition to providing basic background information, students must describe their reasons for applying to the program, explain why they are passionate about the Middle East specifically, and indicate why participation on this program is necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals.
A key factor taken into consideration by the selection panel is the Impact Plan. Students must describe how they would incorporate this experience into their academic and surrounding communities and explain how their Impact Plan will foster mutual understanding between people of different faiths and cultures.
Currently the program is only open to students from participating universities. If you would like to learn more about how your university can be involved in Ibrahim Leadership and Dialogue Project, please contact the Institute of International Education.