World Leadership Congress Eligibility
For U.S. Students
All U.S. high school sophomore students who are scheduled to attend one of HOBY's leadership development seminars in spring 2008 are eligible to apply for the 2008 World Leadership Congress (WLC). If a student would like to apply for the WLC prior to attending a state leadership development seminar he/she may do so, bearing in mind that space is not secure until all of the following requirements have been confirmed and conditions have been met:
- Availability of space (the first 500 students who have paid the full program fee of $1,500 and meet the other requirements will be accepted);
- Receipt of the $1,500 program fee and completed application forms by June 25, 2008 or before the 500 person capacity is met, whichever is sooner;
- Completion of a 2008 HOBY leadership development seminar.*
*To attend a U.S. state leadership development seminar, each sophomore must be selected by his/her high school based on demonstrated leadership potential.
For International Students
HOBY welcomes the inclusion of international students at the WLC. Students from all countries and regions are invited to apply as long as they meet the following requirements:
- Availability of space (the first 500 students who have paid the full program fee of $1,500 and meet the other requirements will be accepted);
- Receipt of $1,500 program fee and completed application forms by June 25, 2008 or before the 500 person capacity is met, whichever is sooner;
- Completion of a 2008 HOBY leadership development seminar in his/her country, if one exists;
- Must be between 15 and 17 years of age during the program dates of July 25 - August 2;
- Must have a reasonable knowledge and understanding of English;
- Must be able to obtain a visa (if necessary) before traveling to the WLC.
If you are interested in attending HOBY's 2008 WLC and currently reside outside of the United States, please contact Noora Elkoussy, HOBY’s Director of International Programs by e-mail at elkoussyn@hoby.org. Please include your full name, country, age and date of birth so that we may properly assist you.