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90% of our alumni say Global Glimpse was the most powerful experience they had in high school and 80% of our alumni write about it on their college applications.
Who can apply?
We’re looking for high school juniors who value meeting people from different backgrounds, are open to learning through challenges, and are committed to personal growth. Our programs offer a unique chance to explore the world with other young leaders, and we especially encourage applications from students who are underrepresented in travel abroad programs. Program requirements:
- High school junior
- Nominated by a teacher or Global Glimpse alumni
- U.S. Resident
- Available for 11 days of international travel (June-August)
- Curious, resilient, open-minded and kind
The Global Glimpse Experience
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Fill out this quick application interest form and a team member will be in touch to support you with next steps in the application process.
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Thank you for your interest in applying to Global Glimpse. A team member will be in touch with you to support you through the next steps.
Partner School or Independent?
Attend a Family Information Session
Fill Out Global Glimpse Application
Submit Income Verification Documents
Find Out If You Are Accepted!
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Application FAQS
Global Glimpse welcomes applications from high school juniors who are eager to engage in a transformative travel experience. Applicants should be curious, embrace learning through discomfort, and demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to personal development. Our programs offer unique opportunities for students from different backgrounds to explore the world and learn alongside other young leaders. We encourage students from all backgrounds to apply.
Additional Requirements:
– Current junior in high school
– Nominated by a teacher or GG alumni
– Able to travel internationally for 11 days between June-August
– Currently residing in the United States
Every year we have amazing students participate in Global Glimpse who are not from our partner high schools. If you do not attend one of our Partner High Schools or are not in one of our Partner Organization Programs and are interested in participating in Global Glimpse, please fill out the Application Interest Form and our staff will support you through next steps.
Unfortunately we only allocate scholarships to partner school students. As an independent student you are not eligible for a scholarship. With that said, our program is still more affordable than other travel companies and we support you with fundraising tools and guidance.
Also, many independent students partner with a teacher at their school and apply to be a Global Glimpse partner school to unlock scholarships for them and their classmates! If you’re interested in bringing Global Glimpse to your school contact us!
You can either be nominated by a teacher or alumni ambassador at your school or you can fill out an interest form and we will support you to get nominated or apply as an independent student if you do not attend one of our partner schools. Once you are nominated you will receive an invite to start your online application.
Yes, if you are a partner school student applications are due in November. The exact deadline varies per school. Please check with the GG Leader at your school or contact us and we will provide you with your school’s deadline. If you are from a partner organization, you will need to check with your program leader or contact us. If you are an independent student, application deadlines are on a rolling basis up until April 1st. Space is limited so the sooner you apply the more likely you are to be accepted and placed on a trip of your choice.
Once you complete the scholarship portion of the online application you will be able to know what your estimated scholarship award will be. This amount is not verified until you submit all of your income verification forms and then you will get a final scholarship amount upon your acceptance to the program in December.
The Global Glimpse application is online and consists of personal and health information, 5 short answer questions, trip preferences, income information and a parent/guardian signature.
In order to be considered for a need-based scholarship, you must submit a copy of your family’s 1040 tax form. This form must clearly include the student’s full name in the dependent section of the form, the number of dependents in the household, and the gross adjusted family income. To view an example of the required form, please click here.
If your family’s 1040 tax form is not available, you may submit TWO of the following documents for scholarship consideration:
- A letter indicating that you or your family is receiving government aid
- Free and reduced lunch letter from your school
- Your parents’ pay stubs from the past three months
Our application process ensures that we select students who are truly prepared to benefit from this unique leadership development opportunity. Given the limited availability of scholarships, we seek high school juniors who demonstrate the potential to grow and who will fully embrace the transformative experiences our program offers. This careful selection allows us to maintain a high standard of engagement and impact, fostering a cohort of leaders who are ready to learn, lead, and explore globally together.