Next Generation Leaders: McCain Institute’s flagship program 757 views

The Arizona State University invites applications for McCain Institute’s flagship program, Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program. The program is designed to identify, train, network and empower a diverse group of emerging, character-driven leaders from the United States and around the world.

Number of positions: up to 20 emerging global leaders

About the program:

• The program is one year of targeted professional and personal development—with a core focus on values, ethics and leadership—in order to create a capable and lasting global network of character-driven leaders who shape the world.
• It creates a global network of advocates for common core values of security, economic opportunity, freedom and human dignity.
• Participants are expected to be in the United States for the entire program year and attend all four leadership development modules along with contributing at their placement organizations to gain the full NGL experience.

Benefits:

• A stipend that covers all standard living costs for a year
• Monthly stipend (covering expenses such as rent, utilities, food and any other regular costs)
• Travel allowance

Duration of program:

• The program is year-long and begins in early September and runs through the end of August of the following calendar year

Requirements:

• Applicants should be in their mid-career, possess working proficiency in English with a high-degree of professional, academic and work achievements.
• Aspiring Next Generation Leaders must demonstrate commitment to highest level of ethical leadership, show decisive recommendations that substantiate their leadership qualities, and make a commitment to return to their home environment at the end of the program year.
• Participants should have a decade or more of career experience.
• There is no specific age requirement; however, typical NGLs range from 30 to 45 years old.
• Applicants must be fluent in English
• Applicants from all countries and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

• Apply online