The World Affairs Seminar offers a unique, highly-educated program for high school students, which provides a forum to become future leaders. Participants are introduced to some of the most perplexing global issues and problems and then asked to discuss and consider possible solutions. Participants are selected by their schools, sponsoring Service Clubs and Community Groups, or may apply individually. US and Canadian high school students must have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year (grades 10, 11, 12), prior to the start of the Seminar.

Additionally, Seminar participants:

• Have an interest in Global issues
• Have a desire to build their educational portfolio for college
• Have a willingness to make an impact on the world
• Must be between 16 and 19 years of age on June 20, 2009
• Must be in good standing academically at their school
• Are open to new ideas and experiences
• Are respectful to others
• Are willing to question openly and freely and explore others' concepts and beliefs
• Are willing to transfer their expanded knowledge and inspiration to their families and communities

Can you see yourself in any or all of these requirements?

• Download the Participant Application and apply today
• Contact your school, local service clubs, and/or community groups and ask about scholarship opportunities

** If your school, service club, or community group is not aware of our program, please share our website and contact information with them and/or contact us with the name and contact information of your school, service club, or community group, and we'll provide them with an information packet.