Louis August Jonas Foundation (LAJF)
The Ethical Leadership Experience (TELE)
PaidFully fundedPartially funded Editors' choice
Description
A highly interactive two-week online leadership program for teenagers aged 15–18. Participants from around the world explore ethical leadership, identity, justice, social action, sustainability, and global perspectives while working collaboratively on projects and leading peer activities.
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What you get
Develops ethical and compassionate leadership; strengthens cross-cultural communication and collaboration; provides experience working on international projects; encourages social-impact thinking; builds a global peer network; provides access to the broader LAJF/Camp Rising Sun community, including potential mentorship and scholarship opportunities.
Requirements
Applicants must be 15–18 years old at the start of the program, be available for the full two-week online session, and be able to communicate in English. No previous leadership experience is required. Applicants can apply from anywhere in the world. Shortlisted applicants are invited to a 15-minute interview. The program looks for curiosity, openness, interest in the world, and willingness to engage with others.
Interview required Essay required
How to apply
Review the requirements
Check the age and grade limits, the language and the documents on the official website.
Check the age and grade limits, the language and the documents on the official website.
Prepare your materials
Essays, recommendation letters, certificates — start 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
Essays, recommendation letters, certificates — start 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
Save it in Pathfolio
Tap — the opportunity and its deadline will be saved to your account.
Tap — the opportunity and its deadline will be saved to your account.
Apply
On the programme’s official website — the “Official website” button in the deadline panel.
On the programme’s official website — the “Official website” button in the deadline panel.
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