EDUCATION Program

Bringing together the people shaping the world today with the leaders of tomorrow.

The Education Program of the Council engages high school, community college and university students with programming designed to develop the international leaders of tomorrow across a broad range of disciplines. These programs range from meet-the-speaker events to student leadership programs, conferences, summer study groups and travel abroad scholarships. A centerpiece of the Education Program is the Youth Outreach Initiative that delivers Council programming to students at under-resourced high schools in the Bay Area.

• Meet the Speaker Opportunities
• Student Ambassador Program
• Study Abroad Scholarships
• Summer Institute on International Affairs
• International Career Night
• Foreign Policy Conference Scholarships 

Meet the Speaker Opportunities

(Academic Year)

The Education Program provides students and teachers with the opportunity to meet with speakers for small group discussions and scholarships to attend public programs. To find out about upcoming meet the speaker opportunities, join our mailing list by sending your name, school and grade level to Education [at] wacsf [dot] org.

Student AMBASSADOR Program

(Academic Year)

Student Ambassadors play a vital leadership role in promoting dialogue and awareness of international affairs at their high school and college campuses; they are also given the opportunity to dive into world issues through research, discussion, outreach and action.  Past participants in the Ambassador Program, Summer Institute or Annual Conference Policy Simulation may be eligible to become Group Leaders.  Further information and applications to the program are available here.  Group Leader applications are due on September 13. Student Ambassador applications are due on September 20.

Study Abroad Scholarships

(Academic Year)

Exposure to other cultures is one of the best ways for students to engage in world affairs.  Through a partnership with Youth for Understanding (YFU) program, high school students can apply for a limited number of scholarships to study abroad for summer, semester or year-long programs.

Applications for the 2011-2012 study abroad scholarships are due on January 4 and are available at the YFU  website. World Affairs Council Education Program will hold a study abroad information night on Wednesday, November 3. Students, parents and teachers interested in finding out more about the YFU program and the application process are encouraged to attend.  For more information or to find out more, email education[at]wacsf[dot]org.

Summer Institute on International Affairs

(Summer)

The Summer Institute is an eight week program for high school and community college students who want to deepen their knowledge of international affairs in a small group environment.  Students attend Council programs, meet privately with speakers, engage in dialogue with their peers and are responsible for weekly reading and written assignments. Information and application materials for the 2011 Summer Institute will be available in April 2010.

International Career Night

November 18, 2010

In celebration of International Education week, the World Affairs Council hosts an International Career Mentor Night each November.  This event is a unique opportunity for high school and undergraduate students to discuss career choices with Bay Area professionals who have experience in international education, journalism, government, law, business and the nonprofit sector.