Introduction
The Daystar GCI Scholarship is a partnership with the Global Citizens Initiative (GCI), a nonprofit that designs and implements programs to foster caring and creative leaders. The Daystar GCI Scholarship is awarded to one Grade 9/10/11 student to attend the renowned GCI Fellowship Program with 30 other selected high school students from around the world. It begins with a 9-day summit which has been held at prestigious universities such as Harvard University and St. Andrews University in Scotland. After attending the summit, students have 9 months to complete their glocal (global yet local) social innovation project with the support of a mentor. The scholarship will cover the full cost of the GCI Fellowship Program ($5900US), excluding travel to the location.
This Daystar GCI Scholarship is in loving honor of Haydn Robarts, who graduated from Daystar’s Elementary school in 2011 (before Daystar had a middle and high school). He attended the GCI Fellowship program in 2017 when it was held at Harvard University. Sadly, Haydn was diagnosed with a brain tumor and passed away in May 2020 at 19 years of age. He was dedicated to doing what he could to better the world around him and exemplified the core values of Daystar Academy and all the attributes GCI seek to nurture in its Fellows.
Award Criteria
The CGI Admissions committee is seeking to create a diverse cohort of changemakers from around the world. They are looking for students who are:
· committed to developing your ethical leadership and communication skills
· passionate about making a positive difference through service in your local community
· eager to engage in discussions about global issues by speaking up and listening deeply
· proud of your background and excited to build a lifelong, intercultural and global community
· curious about creative ways of learning, such as Harkness® (Discussion-Based Learning) and Design Thinking Methodology
· ready to tackle challenging social issues by applying academic rigor and dedication
Eligibility
· Grade 9, 10 or 11 full-time students currently enrolled at Daystar Academy, and planning to graduate from Daystar Academy’s high school.
How to Apply
· Complete the application form by January 31st on the GCI website which includes 4 essay questions and a 1-minute introductory video: https://www.globalci.org/
· The GCI Admissions Committee will review all applications based on the GCI criteria. The final scholarship decision will be made by Daystar GCI Scholarship Committee which is made up of a combination of GCI staff and Daystar staff.
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