2016-17 Global Leaders Program - Registration Deadline April 15
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The 2016-2017 Global Leaders Program takes place from September 26, 2016 until May 15, 2017.

Register your interest in applying to the 2016-2017 Global Leaders Program by completing the form below. Registrations must be submitted by April 15, 2016 to be considered. Qualified candidates who are invited to formally apply will be informed by April 21, 2016 of application instructions, with materials due on May 15, 2016. There is no cost to register, and no cost to apply.
ELIGIBILITY, TUITION, & SCHOLARSHIPS
The 2016-2017 Cohort is capped at 30 participants and is open to anyone who meets the following criteria:

- Advanced training in an orchestral instrument
- Bachelors degree (or equivalent) completed by beginning of Program
- Minimum age 21 by September 1, 2016
- Proficient English skills (spoken, written, comprehension)
- Flexibility to travel for 10 days twice on Missions during the Academic year (September - April)
- Ability to take part in two live 90 minute seminars per week throughout the Academic year, typically scheduled from 7 - 8:30pm Eastern Standard Time.  

The value of the Global Leaders Program is assessed at $12,500 USD per participant by YOA Orchestra of the Americas, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States, which manages the program.

All accepted participants receive scholarships that bring the cost of tuition down to $1,885 USD per student for the 9-month program. Beyond tuition, Leaders are required to purchase up to two flights for their participation in international Missions. The Program sponsors all remaining costs, including academic costs (40+ live webinars, tailored curriculum overseen by Oxford and McGill Universities) and mission ground costs (minimum 2 international missions each lasting 7-10 days).

Additional limited scholarships are available for alumni of YOA Orchestra of the Americas. These scholarships further reduce tuition to $500 USD per participant, and also include the sponsorship of up to two international mission flights (see end of form).
PERSONAL INFORMATION
First name(s) *
Last name(s) *
Nationality *
Country of residence *
Email *
Date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY) *
EDUCATION
Highest degree completed *
Additional Degrees Completed (if applicable):
Are you presently enrolled in an academic program? If so, please list details:
Fluent Languages *
Additional Language Skills
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Employer (current or most recent) *
Dates of employment (month, year)
Job Title *
Job Description (one sentence) *
Past Employment (if applicable)
Past Job Title (if applicable)
MUSICAL BACKGROUND
Primary Instrument *
Secondary Instrument (if applicable)
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Years of training in primary instrument *
Prior experience teaching your primary instrument (if applicable, one sentence)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
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How did you hear about the Global Leaders Program?
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YOA SCHOLARSHIPS
Alumni of YOA Orchestra of the Americas are automatically considered for a limited number of scholarships that reduce the tuition cost to $500 USD per participant, and also include the sponsorship of up to two international mission flights.
If you have previously participated in YOA Orchestra of the Americas, please indicate the year(s).
MCGILL SCHOLARSHIPS
Limited full scholarships are available to current graduate students at McGill University's Schulich School of Music. For more information, please contact Lisa Lorenzino, Dean of Education.
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