The Fellowship Experience

Live and work alongside the global majority in Brazil, Ecuador, or India. During your eight month immersion, you’ll become part of a family and apprentices to community efforts advancing education, health and sustainability.

Eligibility

U.S. and United World College students who have finished high school and not yet enrolled in college.

Timing

September 2021 – April 2022
cancelled due to COVID-19

Application Deadline

To be announced

Global Citizen Year informed every class that I took in college, shifted my values from grades to learning, and drove my commitment to make a change in the world.”

ANANDA DAY, SENEGAL ‘10, UNC CHAPEL HILL ‘14
TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER, SYNG

SEE WHICH APPRENTICESHIP FITS YOU BEST

Fellows apprentice to local efforts advancing education, sustainability, health, and much more!
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Global Citizen Year gave me the confidence to discern where my passions live and the courage to pursue those passions.”

JORDAN LEE, ECUADOR ‘14, YALE UNIVERSITY ‘18
RESEARCH ANALYST, MCKINSEY & CO DOHA OFFICE

How much does the fellowship cost?

Our full tuition is $32,500, and we offer both merit and need-based scholarships. We are committed to making our program accessible, and historically, about 30% of our class have received a FULL gap year scholarship, and an additional 50% have received partial gap year scholarships. Visit our Tuition & Financial Aid page for more information about merit scholarship opportunities and what is included in tuition.

What about college?

Most colleges are supportive of gap years - not surprising when studies show that gap students get higher GPAs and are more active on campus. Whether you choose to defer your acceptance or to re-apply, our Director of College Admissions Guidance will support you through the process. We're also proud to offer several college partnerships.