Name of the Event: McCain Global Leaders Program
Date: June 2025 - May 2026
Mode: Both Online and In-person
Last Date of Application: 21 February 2025
Link to Apply:
To adapt to and meet the needs of an ever-changing and complex global environment, the McCain Institute will determine a global thematic focus area as well as technical areas of focus for each region and recruit participants who work on relevant issues related to each theme.
Throughout the 12-month program, the Leaders will participate in programming that is both regional and global with the goal of connecting them to a highly relevant and targeted professional peer group in their home region, as well as a broader and diverse network of global peers.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants should be mid to senior-career professionals, possess excellent working proficiency in English, and actively work on the focus issue areas of the program as it relates to the global and regional theme.
Aspiring McCain Global Leaders (MGLs) should work in a leadership role in their field, and actively be “in the arena” striving to enact change in their home communities.
Applicants should be committed to serving a cause greater than oneself and should be invested in full participation in virtual engagements, in-person programs and post program alumni activities. There is no minimum educational requirement no requirement for a specific field or job area.
Participants should have at least 5 years or more of career experience. There is no specific age requirement, however, typical MGLs range from 25 to 45 years old.
Past participants have come from a variety of sectors. They have included members of parliament, government ministers, journalists, medical doctors, activists, NGO leaders, private sector leaders or academics.
Funding:
Participants will receive a stipend meant to cover incidental expenses incurred throughout the program. However the direct costs of participation in the program (economy class travel, hotels, visas) will be fully covered by the McCain Institute. There will be no cost of participation other than the time commitment that MGLs make to participate in programming.
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - leadershipinitiatives@mccaininstitute.org
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