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U n i t e d S t a t e s C o m p e t i t i o n
AWARDS
In the United States, the
Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program will select sixteen Global Leaders from the
participating universities. Global Leaders will be invited to attend
an award ceremony in New York City in spring 2008 to receive their $3000 award. In conjunction
with the award ceremony, a selection panel will interview the Global Leaders and select eight to
receive an all-expense-paid trip to represent the group at the Global
Leadership Institute in New York City in July 2008.
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 Global Leadership
Institute will be responsible for communicating the essence of the experience to the rest of the group.
PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES
IIE/New
York conducts the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program competition in the United
States. The following 27 institutions in the United States have been
invited to participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program this year:
- Amherst College
- Barnard College
- Brown University
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth College
- Duke University
- Georgetown University
- Harvard University
- Haverford College
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- Howard University
- Macalester College
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Morehouse College
- New York University
- Northwestern University
- Princeton University
- Smith College
- Spelman College
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- Stanford University
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Miami
- University of Michigan
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Texas at Austin
- Vassar College
- Yale University
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ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES COMPETITION
Students MUST be nominated by their universities in order to apply for this
award. Each participating university will be asked to nominate a minimum of 5 and a
maximum of 10 candidates who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. Designated university
liaisons will submit nomination forms to IIE/New
York on behalf of each nominated student. The nomination deadline in the United States is December 12, 2007.
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
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 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.
COURSE OF ACTION FOR NOMINATED STUDENTS TO APPLY
Nominated students will be notified of their
nominee status via email in December 2007.
Students who are nominated to represent their universities in the competition must submit a complete application package to
IIE/New York. Application instructions will be sent to all eligible, nominated students via email. The application
must be completed and submitted online; a printed copy must also be sent to IIE/New York with all
supporting documents (detailed below.)
Nominees must submit the application and supporting documents to IIE/New
York. Application materials must be received
by IIE/New York by February 6, 2008. Complete applications include:
- A printed electronic application. The application
must be completed and submitted online; a printed copy must also be sent to IIE/New York
with the supporting documents.
- An official transcript from your first year of college or university (your official record of grades
or marks)
- An official transcript from your secondary school (your official record of
grades or marks)
- University entrance examination scores (SAT and/or
ACT). Please submit a photocopy of the official results. Original SAT/ACT results are not required.
- 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.
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
No additional materials (copies of awards, certificates of accomplishment, etc.) will be distributed to selection
committee members, so please describe relevant awards and accomplishments in the application form itself and do
not include copies of such materials.
APPLICANT SELECTION PROCESS
IIE uses the following information to evaluate applicants and select the
Goldman Sachs Global Leaders:
- Electronic application and required supporting documents (described above)
- Honors and awards
- Hobbies and extracurricular activities
- Community service and volunteer activities
- Personal Statement / Essay
IIE/New
York 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
Students selected for nomination will be notified via email and given instructions on completing
the online application. After submitting the online application via the Internet, eligible nominees
must print the application and send it, and all required supporting documentation, to IIE/New
York. Please include your university undergraduate transcripts (official
record of grades or marks), secondary school transcripts (official record of
grades or marks), a photocopy of your official university entrance examination
scores (SAT and/or ACT), 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. All applications and supporting
documentation must be received by IIE/New York by February 6, 2008:
Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program
Institute of International Education
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580 USA
We suggest that you mail your application and supporting
materials (including references) as one package to ensure that your application
is complete. To be certain that your materials are directed to the correct program
at IIE, please address all mail to the full address listed above (be sure to include
"Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program").
We recommend that applications be sent via express or registered post to avoid delay or loss of materials.
Any costs incurred are the responsibility of the applicant.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to individual requests
for confirmation of receipt of materials.
Applicants are advised to keep a complete copy of their application materials, if possible, in case of delivery problems.
Application materials will not be returned to applicants.
DEADLINES & CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information regarding the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program in the
United States, please contact IIE/New
York. You may email your questions and comments to global_leaders@iie.org.
The NOMINATION deadline in the United States is December 12, 2007.
The APPLICATION deadline in the United States is February 6, 2008.
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