Enabling Leadership Global Ambassador Program (ELGAP) for High School Students
Enhances top university applications
Enabling Leadership Global Ambassador Program (ELGAP) for High School Students is a program by Enabling Leadership for students in Class 9–12, open to students across India.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
$1,300
Duration
10 months
Format
Individual · Teams of 1
Time needed
40 hours of service (20 hours skill-based mentoring, 10 hours fundraising, 10 hours digital outreach)
About This Opportunity
The Enabling Leadership Global Ambassador Program (ELGAP) is a unique youth leadership development initiative designed for high school students. It focuses on service as a powerful medium to cultivate essential 21st-century leadership skills through mentoring, fundraising, and digital outreach activities. The program aims to empower youth to become resilient leaders capable of addressing complex issues and thriving in diverse environments.
ELGAP is open to high school students in grades 9-12 who aspire to become future leaders. Participants will engage in a 10-day onsite mentoring experience at select schools in Bangalore, India, followed by online mentoring, fundraising, and digital outreach modules. This hybrid format allows for both immersive in-person learning and flexible online engagement.
Participants will gain invaluable leadership skills, master frugal innovation, and enhance their college applications. The program helps develop critical skills such as empathy, resilience, effective communication, and problem-solving. Upon completion, participants receive a globally recognized ELGAP Certificate and can become LinkedIn Top Voices, significantly boosting their academic and professional profiles.
The program offers three verticals: Football (Soccer), LEGO, or Music, allowing participants to choose based on their skills and interests. Each ambassador will mentor a group of 10 underserved students, helping them improve their skills and succeed in their programs, fostering a direct and meaningful social impact.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Age Range
- 14 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
No specific academic performance requirements.
Open to high school students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) who aspire to be future leaders. Applicants must be able to attend the mandatory 10-day onsite mentoring experience in Bangalore, India. No specific academic or financial criteria are required.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The program curriculum is built around a unique framework on leadership, setting competencies in skills like problem-solving, creativity, analytical thinking, collaboration, communication, ethics, action, and accountability. These are imparted through creative mediums such as football, music, and Lego building blocks. The program involves skill-based mentoring, fundraising, and digital outreach modules, designed to provide practical, real-world leadership experience.
Rewards & Recognition
Certificate
Globally Recognized ELGAP Certificate
Participants receive a globally recognized ELGAP Certificate upon successful completion of the program, validating their leadership and service contributions.
Opens doors to
The ELGAP experience and service certificate provide a unique edge in college application essays, opening doors to prestigious universities. The program helps imbibe power skills sought by universities, giving a unique spin to college application essays.
Career pathways
Participants have the opportunity to become LinkedIn Top Voices through their digital outreach efforts, significantly boosting their professional visibility and credibility. The program equips participants with in-demand leadership and soft skills, enhancing their employability and adaptability in a rapidly changing global workforce.
Recognition
Global Recognition & LinkedIn Top Voice
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Skill-based mentoring (10-day onsite in Bangalore + online)
- Organizing fundraising campaigns to support underserved children
- Digital outreach through blogs, social media posts, and awareness campaigns
- Workshops and leadership training
- Cultural exchange and local exploration
- Engagement with industry leaders and educators
Mentors & faculty
Participants will mentor a group of 10 underserved students enrolled in Enabling Leadership programs.
How to apply
- 1Complete the online application form.
- 2Fulfill all onboarding formalities as instructed by Enabling Leadership.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The program fee is USD 1300 or SGD 1800. This includes 10 nights accommodation (twin sharing in a 4-star hotel), local travel, local sightseeing, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), leadership workshops, mentoring sessions, experiential activities, and administrative costs. Visa fees and travel & medical insurance are not included.
Financial support
No scholarships are explicitly mentioned as available for this program.
Frequently asked questions
Is Enabling Leadership Global Ambassador Program (ELGAP) for High School Students free?
$1,300 registration
Who can participate in Enabling Leadership Global Ambassador Program (ELGAP) for High School Students?
Students in Class 9–12. children aged 14-18.
What will my child gain from Enabling Leadership Global Ambassador Program (ELGAP) for High School Students?
Globally recognized ELGAP Certificate.. Enhanced college applications and university admissions advantage.. Development of core leadership and critical soft skills.. Opportunity to become a LinkedIn Top Voice.. Impactful networking with global peers from reputed universities.. First-hand leadership experience in mentoring and project management.. Development of financial planning and persuasion skills through fundraising.. Opportunity to create positive change and improve lives of under-resourced peers.. Enhanced college applications for prestigious universities.. Development of core leadership and critical 21st-century skills..
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