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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS General Information
What is the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program?
The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program (GSGLP) was established by the Goldman Sachs Foundation in 2001. The program,
which is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in partnership with educational organizations in
selected countries, conducts an annual international competition at over 90-ranked universities in 19 countries. The
competition identifies and rewards the academic excellence and leadership potential of 150 of the most accomplished second-year
students from all disciplines for the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program.
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What do winners of the competition receive?
The program recognizes the 150 Global Leaders' outstanding achievements and abilities by awarding each U.S. $3,000. Based
upon interviews, 75 of these student leaders are selected to represent the whole group at the annual Goldman Sachs Global
Leadership Institute in July. At the Institute, students participate in leadership training and seminars on timely international
issues. They consult with renowned leaders in the public, civic, and private sectors and build ties among themselves based on
shared experiences and common goals. Global Leaders attending the Leadership Institute will be responsible for communicating
the essence of the experience to the ones who did not attend from their countries.
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Is the competition open to all universities?
No, it is not. Students must be in their second year of a university undergraduate degree program at one of the
universities invited to participate in the 2008-2009 program year.
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Who is eligible to apply to the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program?
Eligible candidates must:
have distinguished themselves as leaders in their community or school;
have high academic standing as demonstrated by grades received in the final graduation exam at secondary school
and in the first year of college or university. Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0 or equivalent, or be
in the top 10% of their class;
be full-time students in the second year of an undergraduate degree program at the time of the application deadline and
initial selection at one of the participating universities listed on the program website at
www.iie.org/programs/global_leaders;
have attended post-secondary institutions in an undergraduate degree program for no more than two years total.
be pursuing their first undergraduate degree (all fields of study accepted); and
demonstrate competency in spoken and written English.
What is the process to apply to the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program?
Students must be nominated by their universities in order to apply for this award. Designated university liaisons will submit
nomination forms on behalf of each nominated student. Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be
considered for the award. Please check with your region's competition for specific eligibility criteria.
Following the receipt of nominations from designated campus liaisons, the
Program Managers will contact eligible nominees in their country or region. The appropriate local contact will provide each eligible
nominee with instructions and login information for completing the online application. Only nominated students will be asked
to submit an application for the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program.
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I am attending a university in a country of which I am not a citizen. May I still apply?
Yes, you may apply as long as you are a registered second-year student at a participating university in a participating country.
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I don't have the minimum GPA required. Can I still be nominated?
No. Potential applicants must meet all of the eligibility criteria.
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What does the term "second-year student" mean?
Second-year student refers to the number of years you have been enrolled and attending university. Students must have no more
than 2 years of study at a university in an undergraduate degree program after graduation from secondary school. Thus, second
year students does not only refer to the stage in a degree program (i.e. freshman, sophomore year, etc.).
I am a student who is pursuing a double degree. I am currently in my third (or fourth) year of study at
university, but I am in my second-year of one of my degree programs. Am I eligible?
No, you are not eligible. Eligibility criteria for "second-year students" refer to the number of years you have
been enrolled and attending university rather than only your stage in your degree program.
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I recently transferred to a participating university and would like to apply to the program.
Not all of my credits were transferable, so I am currently enrolled as a sophomore even though I held
junior standing at my former university. Am I eligible?
No, you are not eligible. Eligibility criteria for "second-year students" refer to the number of years you have been
enrolled and attending university rather than only your stage in your degree program.
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I transferred to a participating university from a community college where I studied in a two-year
program and received an Associates degree. I am presently seeking a Bachelors degree and hold a sophomore standing
at university. Am I eligible??
No, you are not eligible because you have had more than two years of study at university in an undergraduate degree program.
Eligibility criteria for "second-year students" refer to the number of years you have been enrolled and attending university
rather than only your stage in your degree program.
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I started my undergraduate degree program before the fall of 2007, but I am currently a
second-year student because I took time off. Am I eligible?
Yes, you are eligible to apply as long as you have not had more than a total of two years of study at university.
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Please follow the links below to learn more about the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program in your location, specific
eligibility criteria, how to complete and submit an application, and where to direct your questions and comments.
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