The program identifies students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential and provides them with unique opportunities for leadership development. It provides young leaders with a unique international network through which they can share ideas, learn from established leaders, work collaboratively and address global challenges. By exposing participants to the complex issues and opportunities arising from an increasingly interdependent global economy, the program aims to expand perspectives and enhance skills critical for leadership in a changing world.

Each year 150 students are selected from close to 100 top universities and colleges in 19 countries. Each student is awarded US$3,000, and given the title of Goldman Sachs Global Leader.

Through personal interviews, seventy-five students are then selected to represent the group at the annual Global Leadership Institute in New York. At the Institute, students participate in leadership training and seminars on timely international issues. They consult with renowned leaders in the public, civic, academic, and private sectors and build ties among themselves on shared experiences and common goals.

• Students must be in their second year of college/university study. Sophomore standing is not necessary; students can be planning to graduate in three years or five years.
• Students may be in any field or subject.
• At least a 3.4 gpa is required.
• Citizens of all countries are eligible.

In order to apply for Goldman Sachs, students must first be nominated by their institution. At Penn, students must complete the “request for nomination” form and return it electronically to CURF. Those requests will be considered by a committee who will determine which students will be nominated.

Selection will be made on the basis of overall fit with the purpose of the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program. Strong candidates will show:

• academic excellence
• clearly articulated career interests as a “change agent” with current activities or education relating to those interests
• genuine leadership on campus or elsewhere with significant potential for the future
• knowledge of world affairs

Students who are nominated will receive an application form electronically from IIE/Goldman Sachs. That application will consist of:

• Application form
• Official Penn transcript
• Official transcript from final year of secondary school
• SAT and/or ACT scores. A photocopy is sufficient; original results are not required.
• Two letters of recommendations.
• Resume

Timeframe

Contact

Cheryl Shipman
Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships
The ARCH, 3601 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6224
shipman@upenn.edu
Phone: 215-746-6488
Fax: 215-573-4869
http://www.upenn.edu/curf