Summer Institute in Global Leadership Series
By United Nations Association of Greater Boston
We're offering week-long Model UN day programs for students from all over the world to work together and address global issues.
Monday, June 17 – Friday, August 9
Each program within the series is one week based on a unique theme/topic. Participants can sign up for individual programs or all programs. Each program runs on weekdays from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM each day.
Ages: 11 to 18.
Grades 6th grade through 12th grade.
Eligibility is based on grade level and age. Please check individual registration pages for eligibility requirements via our website at https://unagb.org/model-un/vacation-institutes/
Registration required
- Sign-up is ongoing
Summer Institute in Global Leadership Information and Registration Page.
Registration has already begun and continues on a rolling basis until the day before each program begins (however, most programs typically fill up a few months in advance). Families can register online for a spot in the programs of their choice. Participants can sign up for individual weeks or all weeks (signing up for all weeks requires completing individual registrations for each.
- Human Rights, June 17-18, 20-21– Register here
- Global Health, June 24-28 – Register here
- Women in Leadership, July 8-12 – Register here
- International Security, July 15-19 – Register here
- Advanced Public Speaking, July 22-26 – Register here
- Wildlife Conservation, July 22-26 – Register here
- Emerging Technologies & The SDGs, July 29-August 2 – Register here
- Climate Resilience, August 5-9 – Register here
Cost
$795 per student/week (with the exception of the first week, which is a 4-day summit that costs $635). Some scholarships may be available.
- Financial Aid and/or Scholarship Available
Application for Financial Support.
The deadlines to apply for financial assistance are March 7th or June 1st (priority given to the first round of applicants and receive their decisions earlier).
The United Nations Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB) offers financial assistance to students who otherwise would be unable to attend the Summer Institute by providing significant, half and full scholarships. Scholarships are funded through grants, donations, and in-kind support from UNAGB. Please Note: Scholarships are limited. Only apply for a scholarship if you are able to attend the entire program. If you accept a scholarship and do not attend the program in full, you will not be eligible for future UNAGB scholarships.
Location
The program location changes over time.
- In-person only.
Please see our information and registration page for the approximate or exact locations for each week of programming at https://unagb.org/model-un/vacation-institutes/.
Additional information
Throughout each week, students will:
- Learn about the topic at hand from our stellar college interns and staff
- Participate in public speaking and negotiation activities
- Meet expert guest speakers. Engage in team-building activities
- Step into the role of a diplomat during Model UN simulations
In Model UN, participants learn about a global issue and are assigned to represent a specific country. In a simulation that mirrors a UN committee session, students (or delegates, as we refer to them!) give speeches, engage in formal debate, collaborate and negotiate ideas, draft solutions (referred to in Model UN as “resolutions”), and vote. Using parliamentary procedure to structure debate (just like the real UN!), students have the opportunity to build skills for life and leadership while learning about a complex global issue.
Last updated March 6, 2024.