Deadline: December 31, 2021.

The McCain Global Leaders Program supports character-driven leaders from around the world who embody Senator John McCain’s legacy of serving a cause greater than oneself.  Structured as a 10-month fellowship and experiential learning experience, each cohort will include 25 diverse leaders from around the world who are working “in the arena” to advance democracy, human rights and freedom. The program is designed to advance each Leader’s personal and professional leadership journey and impact by providing training, resources and access to highly relevant regional and global networks with the goal of preparing today’s leaders to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

THEME

• Western Hemisphere: Migration: Approaches to Root Causes, Instability and Support to Displaced Populations
• Europe and Eurasia: Defending Democracy by Preventing Disinformation and Extremism
• Africa and Mena: Providing Peace and Security through Understanding and Reconciliation
• Asia and Oceania: Sustainability and Environmentalism in Support of Stability, Security and Human Rights

ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicants should be mid-career professionals, possess working proficiency in English, and actively work on the focus issue areas of the program. 
2. Aspiring McCain Global Leaders (MGLs) should work in a leadership role in their field, and actively be “in the arena” striving to enact change in their home communities. 
3. Applicants should be committed to serving a cause greater than oneself and should be invested in full participation in virtual engagements, in-person programs and post program alumni activities.
4. There is no minimum educational requirement.
5. Participants should have at least 5 years or more of career experience.
6. There is no specific age requirement, however, typical MGLs range from 25 to 40 years old.

BENEFITS

Participants will not receive a stipend, but the direct costs of their participation in the program (economy class travel, hotels, and meals and incidentals) will be fully covered by the McCain Institute.  There will be no cost of participation other than the time commitment that MGLs make to participate in programming.

APPLICATION

1. Completed Application
2. Resume/CV
3. One or Two Letters of Recommendation (can be sent in any format)
4. All application materials should be sent as attachments on one email to leadershipinitiatives@mccaininstitute.org. In the email subject line please use the following format: Last Name- First Name- MGL Application

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