Be the Bold Changemaker the World Needs—Join Global Scholar and Transform Tomorrow. Dive into today’s most pressing issues—from the environment to global security—and master the skills to drive real impact. Global Scholar equips youth in grades 8–12 to tackle complex global challenges, develop innovative solutions, and launch a high-impact career. Programs are offered in DC, Atlanta, and online. Your journey to change starts here!
Why Global Scholar?
Global Scholar combines expert-led seminars and transformative workshops to equip youth with the knowledge, self-awareness, and leadership skills needed to address global challenges like the environment, access to education, and global security. Join us this summer to:
- Learn from Global Experts: Engage with thought leaders, policymakers, and academics, including youth visionaries making a difference worldwide. Past speakers include leaders from UNESCO, the Aspen Institute, and the U.S. Congress, as well as youth leaders driving change around the globe.
- Develop Actionable Skills: Participate in hands-on workshops focused on strategic innovation, dialogue and bridge building, systems thinking, leading teams, building your personal brand, and more.
- Turn Ideas into Impact: Bring your boldest ideas to life by launching meaningful projects, or contribute to our State of Global Youth Report as a youth researcher. Through hands-on experience, expert guidance, and access to resources, you’ll turn your vision into actionable solutions that leave a lasting impact.
- Network for the Future: Launch your professional network while connecting with peers and equally driven to lead. Alumni have access to our virtual winter conference, ongoing coaching and leadership opportunities, and our global network.
Program Highlights
- Youth Visionaries: Over 50% of our speakers are inspiring and impactful youth leaders of movements and organizations worldwide. State of Global Youth Report: Contribute to our annual global youth-led research report, designed, spearheaded and written by youth.
- Global Alumni Network: Over 100,000 young leaders like you have participated in our programs since we were founded by students at Yale.
- Have Fun in the Summer! Explore your host city, connect with like-minded peers, and recharge for the coming school year.
A Legacy of Leadership
Since our founding at Yale after 9/11, AMP Global Youth has remained one of the most accessible and impactful programs for youth leaders. Alumni have gone on to lead organizations, work at the U.N. and State Department, and attend top universities such as Harvard and Yale. Most importantly they have developed a strong sense of self-awareness and the confidence to create meaningful change. Join us this summer to unleash your potential, build lifelong skills, and become the changemaker the world is waiting for.
Join the Movement. Be a Global Scholar.
Join us this summer in Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; and Online!
Grades 8-12. Rolling admissions. Partial scholarships available.
Please visit our website for more information on our programs or email us: GlobalScholar@AMPGlobalYouth.org
2025 Session Sites and Dates: Washington, DC | Atlanta, GA | Online
- Session 1: Washington, DC. Sat June 28-Sun July 6. Georgetown University
- Session 2: Washington, DC. Sat July 12-Sun July 20. Georgetown University
- Session 3: Washington, DC extension. Sun July 6-Fri July 11. Georgetown University
- Session 4: Washington, DC – Middle School. Sun July 6-Fri July 11. Georgetown University
- Session 5: Atlanta, GA and Montgomery, AL. Sun July 20-Mon July 28. Emory University
- Session 6: Virtual. Sun July 6-Fri July 11. Online, 11-3pm ET each program day, with additional individual and group work hours.
Scholarships Available | Rolling Admissions | Open to youth entering grades 8-12
