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M é x i c o C o m p e t i t i o n
AWARDS
In México, the
Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program will select six Global Leaders from the participating
universities. Global Leaders will be invited to attend a luncheon in México City in spring 2009
to receive their cash award. In conjunction with the luncheon, a selection
panel will interview the six Global Leaders and select three to receive
an all-expense-paid trip to represent the group at the Global Leadership Institute in
New York City in July 2009.
The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders selected to attend
the Global Leadership Institute will participate in leadership training
and seminars on timely international issues. They will consult with renowned leaders
in the public, civic, and private sectors and build ties based on shared experiences
and common goals. Activities for participants will include various cultural events in New York City.
Global Leaders attending
the Leadership Institute will be responsible for communicating the essence of
the experience to the rest of the group.
PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES
IIE/Latin America conducts the Goldman Sachs
Global Leaders competition in México. The following five institutions in México
have been invited to participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program
this year:
- Centro de Investigación y Docencia Académica (CIDE)
- Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
- Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de
Monterrey (Monterrey and México City campuses)
- Universidad Iberoamericana
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MEXICO COMPETITION
Students MUST be nominated by their universities in order to apply for this
award. Each university will be asked to nominate a minimum of 5 and a
maximum of 10 candidates who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. University
liaisons will submit a nomination form to IIE/Latin America
on behalf of each nominated student. The nomination deadline in México is December 1, 2008.
Only nominees will have access to the application; only those who meet the eligibility criteria described below will
be considered for the award. Nominees need not be a citizen of the country in which they are applying. Nominees must:
- have distinguished themselves as leaders in their
community or school;
- have high academic standing as demonstrated by grades
received in the final year of secondary school (high school) and first year in
college or university. Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0 or international
equivalent, or be in the top 10% of his/her class;
- be full-time students in the second year of a university undergraduate degree program at
one of the universities
invited to participate in the 2008-2009 program year;
- be pursuing their first undergraduate degree; all fields of study
accepted; and
- demonstrate competency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in English
is necessary to participate fully in the Global Leadership Institute.
IIE uses the following information to evaluate applicants and select the
Goldman Sachs Global Leaders:
- Electronic application and supporting documents
- Honors and awards
- Hobbies and extracurricular activities
- Community service and volunteer activities
- Personal Statement / Essay
COURSE OF ACTION FOR NOMINATED STUDENTS TO APPLY
Nominees must submit the following to IIE/Latin America
by January 23, 2009:
- A printed electronic application. The application must
be completed and submitted online; a printed copy must also be submitted with
supporting documents.
- Undergraduate university transcripts (official record
of grades or marks)
- Secondary school transcripts (official record of grades
or marks)
- University entrance examination scores. Please submit a
photocopy of the official results.
- Two letters of recommendation. Recommenders
must use the required recommendation forms that are distributed to the nominee.
One recommendation should address the
nominee's leadership abilities and personal character; the second letter
should address the nominee's intellect and prospects for continued academic
success. At least one letter must come
from a university faculty member. The other letter may come from another
university faculty member or an adult, non-family member who has supervised
the nominee's education, work, or other activities. If the nominee's first language is not English, the letters should offer an assessment of his/her English language capabilities.
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
APPLICANT SELECTION PROCESS
IIE/Latin America will convene a selection
panel to review complete and qualified applications. They will evaluate the
following qualities of the applicant:
- Academic achievement
- Leadership ability
- Potential for growth
- Communication skills
- Personal qualities or character
- References
COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
After submitting the online application via the Internet, eligible nominees
must print the application and send it to IIE/Latin
America. Please include copies of your university undergraduate transcripts
(official record of grades or marks), secondary school transcripts (official
record of grades or marks), university entrance examination scores, two letters
of recommendation (please see above for specific recommendation requirements),
and your resume/curriculum vitae. Please send your printed application and
required documents to the following address by January 23, 2009:
Goldman Sachs Global
Leaders Program
Program Coordinator
Institute of International Education
Office for Latin America
Educational Counseling Center
Liverpool 31, Col. Juárez
México, D.F. 06600 México
DEADLINES & CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information regarding the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program in México,
please contact IIE/Latin America. You may email
your questions and comments to becas@iielatinamerica.org
or call (55) 5703-0167 / 5592-5260.
The NOMINATION deadline in México is December 1, 2008.
The APPLICATION deadline in México is January 23, 2009.
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