APPLY TO BE A GLA HONORS FELLOW OR ARTS & LETTERS FELLOW

Fellowships are an exciting way to elevate your Global Leadership Adventures summer program, offering academically and creatively talented students like you the chance to gain deeper recognition for your achievements.

As a Fellow, you’ll engage in enriching pre-program assignments (optional) and complete a final project after your program (required), allowing you to showcase your skills and insights. The on-program portion of your Fellowship is intentionally designed to be minimal, ensuring you can fully immerse yourself in your summer experience without added pressure.

To participate, you must be enrolled in a GLA summer program or travel internship. If you’re not yet enrolled, you’ll need to secure your spot before applying for a Fellowship.

Fellowships are competitive, and you must apply through our online application to be considered for the GLA Honors Fellowship or Arts & Letters Fellowship. Before applying, visit our Fellowship Application page for step-by-step instructions—the process is quick and straightforward!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but the final deadline to apply is May 1, 2025. You’ll receive a decision shortly after submitting your application, so you won’t have to wait long to find out if you’ve been accepted. However, you can save $100 on the $500 Fellowship Fee when you submit your Fellowship application in February, by or before 2/28/2025.

Take your GLA journey to the next level—apply for a Fellowship today!

WE’RE CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PROGRAMS IN 2025!

Did you know that Global Leadership Adventures ran its first summer program all the way back in 2005, meaning this year is our 20th anniversary?

To celebrate, you’re invited to purchase our new 20th Anniversary Kit that you can upgrade to from our standard welcome kit for only $75. Check it out here and add it to your program or internship enrollment under the ‘Products & Add-ons’ section if you’re interested.

Additionally,  you can explore our brand new GLA 20-Year Guide here to discover our story and see how Global Leadership Adventures could be a life-changing experience for you or the teen in your family this year.

RECOGNITION THAT WE’RE PROUD OF

Global Leadership Adventures won the  Global Youth Travel Award in the category of Extraordinary Experience, which is a major honor, but we also recently received additional recognition that we wanted to share with you.

Go Abroad has named Global Leadership Adventures a Top Rated Provider it the High School Abroad space for 2024! This is thanks to all of the tremendously positive reviews and testimonials we received from students and parents alike about all aspects of the GLA experience on their platform this past year.

GLA has also been recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Summer Travel Programs for High School Students in 2025 by Go Overseas. We’re so proud of our incredible staff, students, parents and alumni who made this achievement possible.