Application Criteria

 Candidates are evaluated in 6 core areas:

Candidates are also evaluated on what the Global Village can do to help them achieve their long term goals. The ideal candidate will be able to articulate both:

• How their presence at the Global Village will benefit the other participants.
• What they can gain from the Global Village at this particular stage of their personal and professional development. 

Finally, each candidate is evaluated on what skills, experiences, and life stories he brings to the tapestry of this year’s Global Village.  Diversity is the foundation of the Global Village and each intern must bring some unique thread to that tapestry.  If the country, region, or profession a candidate represents is already oversubscribed for this year’s program, he may be encouraged to apply again next year.

The average age of the Global Village participant is approximately 26 years old. However, ages often range from 19 to 35+. We recommend that students be at least 21, although we consider slightly younger applicants whose applications demonstrate exceptional ability, motivation and maturity.