Council for Opportunity in Education

Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program

COE will select twenty low-income and first-generation undergraduate TRIO program participants and two group leaders for the 2023 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program in The Hague, Netherlands, from June 21 to July 13, 2024.

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COE invites applications for the 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders: Study Abroad Program

The Council for Opportunity in Education proudly presents the 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders: Study Abroad program in collaboration with its international partners, ECHO and The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Twenty TRIO Student Support Services participants and TRIO McNair Scholars, guided by two dedicated COE Group Leaders, will embark on a life-changing adventure from June 21 to July 13, 2024.

The first week will be a deep dive into the host country, the Netherlands. Students will uncover the rich tapestry of Dutch culture and education, all while gaining valuable insights into higher education and cultural diversity, both in theory and practice. Under the esteemed guidance of ECHO, the Center for Diversity Policy, students will explore the vibrant city of Amsterdam and engage with student leaders who represent migrant communities.

The following two weeks will see students at The Hague Summer School, a cutting-edge educational platform rooted in the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Here, students will dive into courses that focus on addressing global challenges by forging connections between the public and private sectors. Each student will enroll in both a core course and an elective, immersing themselves in a world of ideas, innovation, and collaboration. Students will engage in coursework, conduct field research, and learn through the power of shared experiences.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this life-altering experience. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET. The cost for student registration is $2500. Start your journey to becoming a global leader today. Learn more about the program here.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Spend the first week getting to know your host country before studying at The Hague Summer School

Spend the first week getting to know your host country! You’ll be learning about the Netherlands’ social and educational context, specifically focusing on higher education and cultural diversity in theory and practice. Under the auspices of ECHO, the Center for Diversity Policy, students will visit Amsterdam and meet student leaders representing migrant communities.

For the next two weeks, you’ll study at The Hague Summer School, a cutting-edge modular set of courses based on the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The classes focus on solving global issues by connecting the public and private sectors. There is no better place to learn and practice world citizenship than in The Hague (Den Haag), the International City of Peace and Justice, and the political and cultural heart of the Netherlands.

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2022 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Diversity and Inclusion, Student Success, and Sustainability 

November 18, 2022

Among the many travelers who experienced challenges this summer in reaching their destinations were the 15 TRIO students and alumni selected for the 2022 Keith Sherin Global Leaders program. When their international flight to Amsterdam could not be rebooked for four days, they pivoted to virtual learning and then made the most of their compressed stay in the Netherlands this summer. Ultimately, the short-term program, the first time abroad for most, made a huge impact. “I gained different perspectives as a student and from a different world point of view,” said Pooja Patel, a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) participant at the University of Kentucky. “I gained a lot of insight into what I am capable of becoming in the future.”
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ADDITIONAL OPPRTUNITIES

COE will invite applications for these additional opportunities soon.

COE has seasonal student opportunities for TRIO high school and undergraduate students and recent TRIO graduates. Get notified when COE seeks future cohorts for the opportunities below.

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Each summer, COE hosts more than 150 TRIO high school student delegates from Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math-Science and Talent Search programs across the United States and territories to participate in a rigorous 6-day leadership experience in Washington, D.C. During the Leadership Congress, the delegates sleep, study, and dine on the campus of American University.  In addition to meeting their Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill, delegates participate in community service projects, conflict resolution workshops, and spend much of the program engaged in a Mock Congress. This requires students to research critical policy issues, draft legislation, and debate their peers with their assigned team.

A paid internship opportunity lasting four to six months is awarded each year to a graduating senior or recent college graduate who has participated in a federal TRIO program. The program includes an internship in a Congressional office preceded by several weeks in COE’s Washington, DC office. The internship is named for the late Thomas R. Wolanin, former staff director of the Subcommittee on Post- Secondary Education in the U.S. House of Representatives, a champion of access and affordability in postsecondary education, and a committed advocate for first-generation students.

The Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program was founded with the notion that all college students should have access to international experiences. The program supports the study of TRIO college students with demonstrated leadership skills in a three-to-four-week program. Since 2000, more than 350 low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities have participated in COE-sponsored short-term and semester study abroad programs in Great Britain, Mexico, the Netherlands, South Africa, and Spain.

Through the Keith Sherin Global Leaders Washington Semester Program, one high-achieving TRIO college student is selected each semester and supported with tuition, housing, and a small living stipend. The Washington, D.C. public policy program includes a semester of study at Marquette University’s Les Aspin Center and an internship placement in a Congressional office.

COE’s TRIO Career Development Program (TCDP) provides TRIO SSS and McNair students with access to competitive paid internships and jobs. TCDP builds professional skills, supports development through mentoring, provides connections to careers with top employers, and helps maximize their work experience. Students receive personalized mentoring and tools to develop and execute their career plans. After building valuable relationships, these students will be prepared to compete for highly sought-after positions with various public and private sector partners.

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Questions? Contact Director of Student Opportunities Angela L. Holley.

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