Fellowships are add-ons to your standard GLA summer program.

Fellowships provide academically and creatively gifted students like you the opportunity to expand upon your Global Leadership Adventures summer program experience with a curriculum that both highlights and recognizes your achievements.

Your Fellowship will consist of optional pre-program assignments and a required post-program final project.

The on-program portion of your Fellowship is designed to be intentionally minimal, so that you can focus on getting the most out of your summer program experience.

You must be enrolled in a GLA summer program or travel internship to participate in a Fellowship.

If you are not currently enrolled, you complete your enrollment in a GLA program or internship first before applying to be a Fellow.

There is a competitive application process, and you must apply to be a GLA Honors Fellow, Arts & Letters Fellow or Service Fellow via our online application. However, please navigate to our Fellowship Application information page to learn how to apply first, as there is a two-step process. (Don’t worry, the two steps are quick and easy!)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, though the final deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. You will be notified within soon after your application is submitted of your acceptance into your Fellowship of choice.

The Fellowship Fee is $500 and is due after acceptance as a GLA Fellow.

Once you are notified of your acceptance into your desired Fellowship, you’ll be notified by our team. The $500 Fellowship Fee will then automatically be added to your account. If you decide not to participate, you must let us know ASAP and we’ll remove the fee.

Applying to be a GLA Fellow is free!