Join us for Global Scholar 2027 – in Washington, DC, or Online.

This isn’t just a summer program. It’s a launchpad for young people ready to lead with purpose in a world that needs their voice now more than ever. Global Scholar offers a unique blend of civic learning, creative strategy, and community power-building—designed by and for youth changemakers. Through dynamic Action Labs, intimate sessions with global leaders, and real-time campaign work, participants sharpen their skills and vision to lead boldly—not someday, but now.

What Makes Us Different?

Global Scholar is the only summer leadership experience that pairs global learning with real-world impact–all through a youth-led, hands-on model. Whether launching a project, leading an event, or shaping the State of Global Youth Report, Scholars don’t just talk about change–they make it. Join us to:

Explore and Address the World’s Toughest Challenges
Learn directly from youth leaders, diplomats, public figures, and movement leaders tackling today’s biggest issues. Explore diverse global perspectives, ask tough questions, and discover how young people are driving change around the world.

Build Next-Gen Leadership Skills
Our hands-on Action Labs blend systems thinking, strategic storytelling, global citizenship, emotional intelligence, and creative problem-solving. Build the practical skills to communicate, collaborate, design solutions, and lead with clarity, courage, and care.

Turn Ideas into Real-World Impact
Go beyond learning about global challenges to helping shape solutions. Contribute to youth-led initiatives like the State of Global Youth Report or ReGen Framework through research, writing, and creative projects. Develop your own campaign, project, or community activity around an issue you care about, with opportunities to bring your ideas home and continue making an impact long after the summer.

Explore History to Shape the Future
Whether walking the halls of Capitol Hill, standing at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement in Montgomery, or connecting online across continents, you’ll explore the people, movements, and defining moments that shaped our world—and discover your own place in shaping what comes next.

Connect Deeply. Lead Boldly.
In a time of rising disconnection, we create spaces built on trust, compassion, collaboration, and shared power. Connect with inspiring mentors and a global network of peers who share your passion for change. At Global Scholar, youth aren’t just participants—they’re co-creators. You’ll leave with new skills, meaningful connections, and a stronger sense of your own power to make a difference.

Summer 2027 Sessions

We offer our flagship global leadership accelerator program in Washington, DC, Atlanta GA, and Online. All of our Global Scholars will have the choice to craft a final project or participate in the State of Global Youth Report team as their capstone experience.

Our Summer 2027 Dates will be announced by mid-November. Email us at GlobalScholar@AMPGlobalYouth.org to join the waiting list, and we’ll send you an announcement as soon as the dates are live! 

Why Now?

The world is facing a growing crisis of trust. Institutions are faltering. Youth anxiety and loneliness are rising. But young people aren’t backing down–they’re rising to the challenge. At AMP, we believe that a more just, joyful, and sustainable world depends on putting youth at the center–not the sidelines–of public life.

What You’ll Leave With

• A stronger sense of self and leadership style
• Tools to design, communicate, and scale change
• A national and global peer network
• A completed capstone campaign and/or author credit on AMP’s State of Global Youth Report
• Access to year-round leadership opportunities, mentorship, and community

Scholarships & Accessibility

As one of Washington, DC’s longest-running summer leadership programs, Global Scholar is committed to being accessible to families from all backgrounds. We recognize that many families are navigating financial uncertainty, and we believe cost should never be a barrier to opportunity.

As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to reach as many young people as possible with this life-changing experience, not to maximize profit, but to expand access. Our program fees are significantly lower than comparable programs, and last year we awarded nearly $50,000 in scholarship support to ensure more students could participate.

Learn more on our Application and FAQ pages.