We want like to welcome you to participate in PGLA! Preparing Global Leaders Academy is a premiere international educational program for the best students and young professionals around the world.

1. Deadline: July 1, 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
Venue: August 24 – 30, 2015, Amman, Jordan
Theodore Schneller School Guesthouse
PO Box 340649, Marka, Amman, Jordan 11134
Description
PGLA is an intensive one week program taking place in Amman,
Jordan. Participants will benefit academically and socially as they work
closely with other young leaders from around the world and build
enduring relationships. Students will join a distinguished faculty that
includes PGLF founder Dr. Sam Potolicchio (Georgetown University,
New York University, RANEPA) and Columbia University Professor
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Dr. Potolicchio was named one of the "Best

2. Professors in America" by the Princeton Review and the Future Leader
of Higher Education by the American Association of Colleges and
Universities. Dr. El-Sayed is a former Rhodes and Soros scholar and
Global Governance Fellow. Delegates will listen to world-class
professors, politicians, diplomats, and other distinguished speakers. They
will also participate in a number of simulations including parliamentary,
speech-making, diplomatic and business competitions. Delegates will
also enjoy trips to the Dead Sea, Petra (one of the Seven Wonders of the
world) and other sites in Jordan.
Eligibility
In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the
following
criteria:
• be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old;
• be linked to an organization or a network (e.g. youth council,
youth NGO, not-profit organization, youth-led organization,
community organization, faith-based organization, youth
network or platform, college, university), or be a social
entrepreneur, blogger, intern or volunteer;
• possess upper-intermediate English proficiency;
• complete at least first cycle of university studies.
Costs
The tuition of PGLA is 1000 US dollars (USD). This fee includes
lodging, 21 meals, transport within Jordan, Wadi Rum camping, Dead
Sea events, and the certificate curriculum. Financial aid is available for
delegates who cannot cover the full cost.
Application
1. Download the PGLA application form: WORD DOC | PDF
2. Fill out the application. Save it along with a copy of your resume
(recommended) and letter of recommendation (option) in a single Zip
file.
3. Attach the Zip file to an email sent to admission@pgla-jordan.org.
If you have any questions, write to:
contactus@pgla-jordan.org
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