Global Leaders Corps
A cohort program designed for students with a passion for global experiences, issues, and leadership.
The Global Leaders Corps program will immerse students throughout their time at Drake in unique global opportunities on campus and beyond, including a semester abroad, assisting with international events, and engaging with a peer group of like-minded and motivated leaders. Each GLC cohort is comprised of a select group of 8-10 incoming first-year students with a commitment to the development of a global and intercultural skillset and mindset in support of responsible global citizenship.
Program elements include:
- Study abroad stipend: $3,000-$4,000 grant to be used towards a semester program
- Individual and cohort mentoring from Global Engagement executive leadership
- Tailored intercultural competency training and development
- Hands on experiences with Global Engagement staff
- Priority access to paid employment opportunities
- Assist with global events on campus
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills
- Assist with the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) or other global grant programs hosted on Drake’s campus
- Serve as an International Mentor/Academic Consultant (IMAC) for international students
- Interact with diplomats and other foreign dignitaries visiting Drake’s campus
- Engagement with global non-profit organizations in Des Moines through global service-learning
- Other benefits
- Priority placement in Working Worldwide, Drake’s international post-graduate employment program
- Priority access to funding to attend and/or present at international conferences
Program Outcomes
- Experience living in another country through a study abroad program
- Practice navigating intercultural differences through interactions with diverse populations
- Enhanced development of a global mindset, in preparation for life beyond Drake University
- Unique opportunities for engagement with distinguished members of the global community, including current and future leaders
- Ability to navigate professional environments in a skillful manner
- Sustained interaction with a peer group with similar interests and objectives
- Enhanced skill development in support of responsible global citizenship
Application Requirements
- Entering first-year students must apply and submit all required application materials to the Drake University Office of Admission by March 13, 2025.
- Eligible candidates must have a minimum of 3.5 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. Transcripts must be postmarked or submitted with their application for admission by March 13, 2025.
- Attend a virtual and/or on-campus visit by March 13, 2025.
- Submit the separate Global Leadership Corps application by March 13, 2025. This will include submission of two video essays.
- Log in using your Office of Admission application credentials.
- If you have not yet started your admission application, you must start it before you can set up a scholarship/special program application.
Program sponsored by the Principal Center for Global Citizenship.