Deadline: January 31, 2019
Start of the program: August 2019
The FGL Fellowship officially starts in early August with a (mandatory) intensive 20-day leadership training focused on a rigorous leadership curriculum and building strong bonds by overcoming extreme physical and mental challenges in the wilderness.
So far, our FGL Fellows are excelling in the areas of engineering, entrepreneurship, politics, film, finance, international affairs, computer science, and many others.
Fellows will leave the expedition with a renewed sense of confidence and competence in skills such as:
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Self-awareness and Expedition behavior
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Tolerance for Adversity and Uncertainty
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Risk Assessment and Decision-Making
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Communication
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Vision and Action
The FGL Leadership Expedition is designed for exceptionally courageous future leaders who are willing to expand their physical and mental capabilities. The expedition is the challenge of a lifetime!
- First-Generation or Low-Income University Student – students who do not have a family history of higher education, or who come from a low-income background.
- Track Record of Academic Excellence – throughout high school and during the first months of the current school year.
- Proven Leadership Abilities – through self-started initiatives and ventures, or leadership in their schools or communities.
Fellows will be exposed to:
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Politics
- Film
- Finance
- International affairs
- Computer science etc.
