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Global Leaders Academy Student Application_ Summer2025

Student Information

The Summer 2025 Global Leaders Academy is a paid work-based learning program designed to introduce multilingual and immigrant students to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) while helping them develop their leadership, language and other critical 21st century skills. 

As a Global Leader, you will have the opportunity to engage with officials from various United Nations offices, visit the United Nations Headquarters, and explore the Sustainable Development Goals. The program partners with major national and international organizations, including Permanent Missions to the United Nations to understand how the UN SDGs are being addressed on the global stage. At the conclusion of the program, you will develop and pitch social entrepreneurial projects that address these Sustainable Development Goals to social impact investors. 

The program runs from July 7th through August 15th, 9 am to 1 pm, Monday through Thursday.


All fields must be completed to be considered. Application is due by May 1st, 2025. Students should receive notifications by mid-May.
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9. Will you graduate high school by June 2025? *This question is required.
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14. Do you have a school-issued OMNY card? *This question is required.
15. Do you identify as a multilingual, English Language Learner, or immigrant student? (A Multilingual student is someone who speaks at least one language other than English. An English Language Learner is someone who is developing their English language skills. An Immigrant student is someone who was born in another country.) *This question is required.
17. What other languages do you speak? Check all that apply *This question is required.
18. What is your level of comfort with English?  *This question is required.
19. Have you worked for a NYC Public Schools paid program before? *This question is required.
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