Summer Youth Program – GLF

Summer Youth Program - GLF

Global Leadership Forum (GLF) is UWC-USA’s virtual summer program for students 13-16 years old who want to learn more about UWC and become the changemakers the world needs.

Learn to build the skills of peacemaking, conflict resolution, goal setting, and collaboration. Make friends with students from all over the world and explore how to become a local leader dedicated to making the world more just, sustainable, and peaceful..

The 3-week Global Leadership Forum program will give participants the leadership skills necessary to plan and execute a project that addresses a social justice challenge in their home community.

  • The program is designed for students ages 13-16
  • Good communication skills in English required for participation (this program consists of lots of verbal participation)
  • Courses are held virtually Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
    Different sessions will be offered during the day to accommodate different time zones
  • Dates and Times
    • Start: May 21st  – End: June 9th
    • We are offering two sessions to accommodate different time zones, participants can join either: 
      1st session: 7am MT
      2nd session: 4pm MT
  • Program fee: $295
  • Application fee: $25
  • Application deadline: May 10th, 12pm MST
  • A limited number of scholarships are available
Registration for GLF 2026 Opens in 2026

Questions? Contact GLF@uwc-usa.org

40

nationalities in the past three years

60%

international participants

161

participants over the past three years

510

GLF alumni worldwide

UWC-USA Global Leadership Forum Director

Juan GLF LEader

Juan Lopez Melendez is a graduate of UWC-USA and Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. 

GLF Curriculum

The GLF Curriculum is based on the UWC-USA Constructive Engagement of Conflict curriculum. Participants will learn about

  • Leadership styles
  • Non-violent communication
  • Stereotypes
  • Race, class, and gender
  • Power and privilege
  • Bystander intervention
  • Advocacy
  • Design thinking

Each participant will create a project to address a challenge in their local community. With the guidance and support of experienced instructors, they will develop and implement a plan for social change.

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