Thank you for your interest in the 2025 WorldChicago Youth Diplomats program! We look forward to learning about what inspires, motivates, and moves you to be a global citizen. Here is some general information to help you complete your application:
Eligibility
High school students graduating in 2026 or later, Current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, are invited to apply to the Youth Diplomats program. Applications will be accepted from public, private, and charter high schools in the city of Chicago and suburbs. There is no fee to participate in Youth Diplomats.
Schedule
Youth Diplomats will meet one Saturday a month, January through August, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST. Sessions will be held in person.
The dates are tentatively scheduled for:
- January 25
- February 22
- March 22
- April 26
- May 31
- June 28
- July 26
- August 9
If selected for the program, you must commit to attending 6 of 8 sessions. Youth Diplomats sessions will focus on topics that currently impact the current global community such as Global Entrepreneurship, Diplomacy, Poverty, Immigration, and many more.
Please submit the completed application by Thursday, November 7th, 2024, 11:59 PM CST.
After you submit your application, you will receive a link for the academic/peer reference form. Please email your references the link for them to fill out by the application deadline.
You may contact the program supervisor for questions via email at ma@worldchicago.org