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TUITION &
FINANCIAL AID

Global Citizen Year proudly selects exceptional young leaders, independent of financial circumstances, and helps them develop the insights, skills, and networks for a lifetime of positive impact.

TUITION

Tuition for Take Action Lab is $21,000 USD.

TUITION INCLUDES

Curriculum & Cultural Activities

You’ll be getting the most of your time abroad. Take Action Lab’s research-backed curriculum makes sure you’re exposed to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences throughout the program – this isn’t just a one-off field trip.

Apprenticeship matching & support

Get hands-on experience at a meaningful apprenticeship. We’ve curated a network of amazing organizations leading change to personally match each student with the right apprenticeship and trained supervisor.

Room & Board

Experience shared-living with several other Tilters in a fully furnished home with your own private room. Wifi, electricity, and cleaning fees are all covered.

 

Qualifying students receive a pre-loaded debit card with enough to cover the basics – if you manage your budget for groceries, commuting, cell phone data, and other essentials correctly. 

Local support team

Relax, our local team of trained youth development professionals is always available to support you whenever you need it.

Airport transfers on arrival and departure

Your arrival will be met with an embarrassingly enthusiastic airport welcome from our team. We’ve got all the transportation to and from the airport taken care of.

We don’t believe in hidden costs, and aim to provide a thorough and transparent breakdown of tuition and expenses. For a full breakdown of program costs just click below.

 

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OUR COMMITMENT

We are dedicated to making Take Action Lab accessible to talented young leaders from all backgrounds. We also know that people from the Global South and people who identify as BIPOC are underrepresented in positions of leadership and disproportionately impacted by income inequality. Therefore, our financial aid targets individuals without the means to afford Take Action Lab, with a need- and demographically-aware philosophy to ensure that we are giving access to traditionally underserved groups.

Global Changemaker Scholarships

All applicants are automatically considered for the Global Changemaker Scholarship. This is a merit scholarship awarding up to $10,000 to a select number of students with a track record of transforming their ideals into action. In awarding the Global Changemaker Scholarships, we look for students who demonstrate initiative and collaboration in proactively shaping a better future, whether in their local community or the world at large.

Eligibility: All applicants are eligible.

How to Apply: All applicants are automatically considered.

 

School Partner Scholarships

Global Citizen Year proudly partners with several school groups, including United World Colleges, GEMS Education (GEMS for Life), and COBIS (Council of British International Schools). We are pleased to award $1500 towards tuition for all students coming from schools within these groups. This award is in addition to our usual financial aid opportunities. 

If you’re a student and you think you might be from one of our eligible schools, check out the list of partner schools (UWC Schools, GEMS Schools, COBIS Schools). If your school is on this list, make sure to indicate that in the online application form, and use your school email address to apply. 

If you are an educator and you’d like your school group to join (at no cost) then please contact: rwarren@globalcitizenyear.org

Have Admissions Questions?

Check out our FAQs or email our team at admissions@globalcitizenyear.org

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