Get a behind-the-scenes look at the UN and learn from global leaders during intensive or semester-based educational training programs!
The Foundation for International Education and Training (FIET), a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization, has joined with Stanley Prep to offer these exclusive flagship training programs, GLOS and GLOI, to top-performing high school students around the world.
These programs are designed to inspire top students to analyze governmental relations both on a global and local scale. Students will have the opportunity to take part in a series of workshops, seminars, and lectures led by the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA). With exposure to the highest level of international relations, politics, and so much more, students will become better equipped to serve as exceptional ambassadors to their communities.
Students participating in these training programs will be able to engage with top diplomats and staff at the UN while developing their professional skills under the mentorship of WFUNA leaders.
Develop a wide array of professional skills, from presentation and communication to teamwork and time management.
Those who participate in this program will be able to strengthen both their resumes and college applications with valuable professional and educational training experience.
Get a firsthand look at the collaboration between different government bodies as they work on international goals and projects under the direction of the United Nations.
Engage with important and influential leaders and policymakers as you grow and expand your professional network and receive career development training from WFUNA leaders.
Engage in cultural exchange with students, political officers, local and global leaders, and business people from all over the world.
Participants who successfully complete this program will receive certificates of recognition from WFUNA and an elected official in the U.S. Select participants will earn the opportunity to submit a research proposal to the UN.
Introduction to GLOS
The Role & Structure of the United Nations
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development & Youth Engagement
Methodology for the Individual Policy Proposal
Diplomacy & Multilateralism Today
The Role & Mission of a Permanent Representative
Introduction to a UN Agency
The Role & Mission of a Permanent Representative
UN Conference Simulation, Part I: Introduction
UN Conference Simulation, Part II: Drafting an Opening Speech & Amendments
UN Conference Simulation, Part III: Opening Speeches
UN Conference Simulation, Part IV: Resolution
International Trade, Sustainable Economic Growth, & Reducing Global Poverty
The Role & Mission of a Permanent Representative
Introduction to UN Agency
Refugees & Migration from a UNHCR Field Officer in Kaluma, Kenya
Guidance on Starting Your Career Path
World Café: Roundtable Discussions with Young UN Professionals
Presentation by Participants
Introduction to Financial Literacy, Part I
Introduction to Financial Literacy, Part II
Pathway to the Ivy League: Understanding the Admissions Process
Holding Political Office
The Impact of Giving: Understanding the Nonprofit Culture
Presentation Feedback & Closing Remarks
* This is a sample schedule and is subject to change.
GLO schedules vary by season. Representatives from the following organizations may provide lectures during GLO sessions.
The Foundation for International Education and Training (FIET) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization in the U.S., dedicated to providing unique educational opportunities around the globe.
The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) is a global nonprofit organization representing and coordinating a membership of over 100 national United Nations Associations and their thousands of constituents. Guided by the vision of a United Nations that is a powerful force in meeting common global challenges and opportunities, WFUNA works to strengthen and improve the United Nations.
Stanley Prep is a premium American education firm dedicated to providing only the best services and opportunities in global education. Stanley Prep provides educational programs and internship opportunities to college students, high school students, and students in middle and elementary school. These programs are designed to provide students with the necessary tools to become successful global professionals.
The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations.
This Mission was established in order to organize and coordinate Korea’s participation in the work of the United Nations.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 190 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.
The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.
The U.S. Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the U.S. and consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature.
The Office for Disarmament Affairs supports multilateral efforts aimed at achieving the ultimate goal of general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control.
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights. They represent the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The IAEA is the international center for cooperation in the nuclear field. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees is a UN agency mandated to aid and protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people, and to assist in their voluntary repatriation, local integration, or resettlement to a third country.
UNFPA calls for the realization of reproductive rights for all and supports access to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services – including voluntary family planning, maternal health care and comprehensive sexuality education.
This Department plays a central role in UN efforts to prevent and resolve deadly conflict around the world. The DPPA focuses on international peace and security.
The United Nations Association of the USA is a movement of Americans who believe that our interests and values can best be advanced by standing with the planet’s only truly universal institution: The United Nations.
The UN Global Compact is an initiative to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies and to report on their implementation.
| GLO Session | DURATION | 2021 Schedule | |
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| U.S. Session | Asia Session | ||
| Global Leadership: Online Semester (GLOS) | 12 weeks 1 class per week | Spring Semester: March 28, 2021 – June 20, 2021
| Spring Semester: March 25, 2021 – June 10, 2021
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| Global Leadership: Online Intensive (GLOI) | 4 weeks 3 classes per week | Summer Intensive: July 6, 2021 – July 31, 2021
| Summer Intensive: July 5, 2021 – July 31, 2021
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FIET offers an exclusive scholarship to high school students seeking to participate in the GLO program. FIET will provide a scholarship of $4,000 to a selection of outstanding students who have demonstrated their academic excellence.
High school students currently in or soon advancing to 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
Complete the program application and select the option to apply for the scholarship.
I think this program is really beneficial. It was really interesting and I think it's a really great opportunity to experience the real America. I would especially recommend this program to a friend who would like to participate in the UN program. It will be a great experience for them. I think the most memorable experience was a session dealing with nuclear weapons, which are closely related to North Korea and South Korea. I mainly trained in summarizing the agenda of the United Nations, analyzing contemporary problems and finding answers. It was really valuable and helpful. Through this program I was able to experience council meetings and how they actually interact in the United Nations. I think this was the most valuable to me. The ‘Reality' people see outside the government was really different from what actually happens inside the government. I really appreciate my experience here and would like to continue working in this field in the future.
It was good to hear and learn directly from diplomats and professionals in the United Nations about the intricate diplomacy among the United Nations and its member countries, which I had only learned only through the media. Through meetings with staff from various departments of the United Nations, I learned that there is competition and conflict among many departments in the actual United Nations organization, and such exposure was a very special experience for me as a high school student. There have been meetings with about 10 international organizations, but among them, meetings with the United Nations Disarmament Office, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Human Rights Committee, and the Permanent Mission of Korea to the United Nations are particularly memorable. I learned that there are so many complicated world issues that have not even surfaced on the media, and it was an opportunity to see which fields I am most interested in and would do well. Also, I treasure all the memories of working team projects, doing policy research, and preparing for presentations. Pulling all nighters for research was difficult, but I am glad that it paid off eventually as we all got accepted to the university we dreamed of.
It was a very special and precious time for me as a student in high school MUN, to meet, hear stories, and give presentations to actual people at the United Nations, US Congress and other international organizations. I was particularly impressed with the meeting with the Korean diplomats who are working at the Permanent Missions of Korea to the United Nations. And it was also interesting to hear how the United Nations agenda of African countries differs from other countries, through meetings with diplomats from the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations. It was fascinating to learn how the interests of various countries around the world are negotiated in the multilateral diplomatic arena of the United Nations. Research and presentation to promote the various UN policies were also a fun experience. I was pleased that my presentation received good feedback from the staff of WFUNA and helped me a lot with my college essay and interview. I recommend this program.
When I learned about this program through my school counselor, I was a bit hesitant because of its cost. There was another camp at the same time, which was at no cost to me with the scholarship I won. However, I was intrigued by the program contents that were originally designed for college students but offered to high school students. Until the 11th grade, I participated in many camps and research activities at universities, but I never had an opportunity to directly interact with current staff of such well-known international organizations. All the friends I met there applied for the Ivy League or other top schools, and I guess we can continue our friendship on university campus even after the program is over. The program was challenging for me, but it was an excellent opportunity to grow as much as challenge. If there is an internship opportunity such as this program in the future, I would definitely go for it.
*DISCLAIMER: PROGRAM MAY BE CANCELLED AT ANY TIME DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
The GLO programs are online-based, educational training programs for high school students who dream becoming leaders in the international community. Through these programs, students will be exposed to the major agendas in the global community and the ways in which international leaders work to resolve various problems. These programs aim to cultivate the minds of those future leaders through participation-based learning.
The Global Leadership: Online Semester (GLOS) program is offered in the Fall and Spring and consists of 12 virtual meetings hosted once per week. The weekly meeting duration is 2.5 hours.
The Global Leadership: Online Intensive (GLOI) program is offered in the Summer. GLOI is a 4-week program consisting of 3 virtual meetings per week. Each meeting is 2.5 hours.
The World Federation of United Nations Association (WFUNA) connects the UN member countries with their citizens through education and training to promote global citizenship. WFUNA is a global non-profit organization run by the UN that aims to promote student engagement in international relations. FIET partners with WFUNA to provide our UN training program.
The Foundation for International Education and Training (FIET), a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization, has joined with Stanley Prep to offer this training program. FIET works with WFUNA to provide the program’s exclusive content. Additionally, FIET provides program scholarships to the most qualified applicants.
Stanley Prep has a wealth of experience in international recruitment and program admission. For this reason, FIET has delegated the management of the admissions process to Stanley Prep. Stanley Prep reviews application materials, conducts interviews, and determines the program participants.
The first notable difference is that the Global Leadership: Online programs are conducted entirely on the internet! This allows students from all over the world to get access to exclusive program content. The GLI program is a bi-coastal in-person program in which students are hosted in both New York and California. Another notable difference is the duration and structure of the programs. GLO programs are centered around the United Nations and take place over the course of 12 weeks throughout the semester (GLOS) or 4 weeks during the summer (GLOI). GLI is a 3-week intensive program in which students are hosted at the United Nations for one week and then spend two weeks participating in an internship in Los Angeles, California.
Individuals interested in applying for GLO programs may do so by submitting an application on the Stanley Prep website before the published deadline. Applicants will be expected to upload their transcripts and SAT results.
FIET provides scholarships to the most qualified applicants during every admissions period. The number of scholarships available varies per semester. Applicants may choose to apply for the scholarship at the time of submitting the standard program application. The scholarship application requires students to submit a 500-word essay detailing how they hope to contribute to their country and community, as well as a 250-word essay describing their financial need for the scholarship.
Due to the remote nature of the program, no U.S. visa is required to participate! In the event that a student would like to participate in the GLI Culmination program, however, a short-term U.S. visa may be necessary for overseas students. Please refer to stanleyprep.com/global-internship for more information on this process.
These programs consist of the same content and activities. The only difference is the program duration. If you are looking to participate in the program over the course of 12 weeks during your academic year, the GLOS program is for you! If you are interested in participating for 4 weeks during the summer, the GLOI program is for you! GLOS and GLOI participants will have access to the same exclusive content, but are free to choose the program and session that will work best with their personal schedules! Please visit stanleyprep.com/gl-online for more information about GLOS and GLOI.
