Alumni Opportunities
HOBY Futures Kits: Opportunities for Recent Alumni
Download Futures Kit for alumni of the 2008 HOBY Leadership Seminars (PDF)
Listed below are numerous opportunities exclusively available to HOBY alumni in the areas of leadership and educational programs, scholarships and grants.
Leadership and Educational Opportunities
Arizona State University
TEAM HOBY is proud to have Arizona State University as a member and an “Official Sponsor of Youth Leaders.” With more than 250 academic programs, ASU offers a wide variety of courses to help students make their mark as compassionate and effective leaders. Visit their website at www.asu.edu to learn more about how ASU can help you take your leadership skills to new heights.
America's Promise
Youth Partnership Team America's Promise is now accepting applications for the 2007-2008 Youth Partnership Team, the organization's top level youth leadership body composed of 15 leaders between the ages of 14 and 22. The Team will work at the national level to help develop and implement youth engagement initiatives, act as a sounding board to staff, and represent the organization as spokespeople and trainers. Download fact sheet and application. If you would like more information please contact Katie Peters at KatieP@americaspromise.org. Applications are due by April 30th.
Congressional Award
The Congressional Award is a public-private partnership created by Congress to provide a unique opportunity for young people ages 14-23 to set and achieve personally challenging goals that build character and foster community service, personal development, and citizenship. Established in 1979 under Public Law 96-114, the Congressional Award Foundation does not receive any federal funding. All funds necessary to run the program come from the private sector. The Congressional Award is non-competitive and open to all young Americans regardless of mental or physical challenges, or socioeconomic status. It is the first and only award for youth legislated by the U. S. Congress. Through this award, the U.S. Congress looks to honor and encourage volunteer public service and recognize the unsung and important accomplishments of young Americans throughout the United States. Additional information can be found at www.congressionalaward.org or by contacting the National Office at 202-226-0130.
The Foundation for Teaching Economics
Week-long “Economics for Leaders” residential programs provide students who have just completed their junior year in high school with an exceptional opportunity to learn economics and leadership while engaging in games and simulations. Get a jump on your classmates in understanding economic principles and visit some of the most prestigious colleges in the country. These programs are fun!
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The HOBY World Leadership Congress
HOBY’s annual World Leadership Congress (WLC) takes place each summer. Four hundred students from at least twenty countries are expected to attend HOBY’s special international program comprised of speakers’ panels, interactive workshops, and field trips. The WLC is an intermediate level HOBY leadership program, and US high school sophomores are only eligible to attend once they have completed a HOBY state leadership seminar. Since few countries outside of the U.S. have state leadership seminars, eligible international students must be between the ages of 15 and 17.
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Intrax Study Abroad
Most students leave their respective HOBY program with new friends, lots of ideas and a strong desire to make a difference in the world. Through Intrax’s multiple study abroad opportunities (many of which have scholarships or special HOBY discounts) HOBY alumni are able to further pursue their ambitions on a global level during their junior and senior year as a student Ambassador of the U.S. This is a golden opportunity to make more new friends, learn a new language, build self-confidence and develop cross-cultural insight. For more information, call 800-579-1709.
Junior Optimist Octagon International
Octagon Clubs are for youth ages 14 to 18. These Clubs hone their leadership skills and teach them to identify needs in their local community, and plan projects and fundraisers to address those needs. For more information, e-mail: youthclubs@optimist.org.
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Presidential Classroom
Join your fellow HOBY Ambassadors at Presidential Classroom (PC)! PC offers one week academic and leadership development experiences in Washington, D.C. Only the nation’s top students are invited to experience unprecedented access to the federal government and leaders who shape public policy. Students from the US and abroad interact with Washington insiders, observe Congress in action, visit renowned sites, and debate key issues with peers. Special consideration is given to HOBY students for tuition scholarships and financial aid. For more information, call 800-441-6533.
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Scholarship Opportunities
Goldman Sachs Foundation and Asia Society
Announcing the 2007 Goldman Sachs Foundation Youth Prize for Excellence in International Education. Up to five winners will receive a scholarship prize of up to $10,000 and an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to receive the award as part of Asia Society's Gala Annual Dinner on November 6, 2007. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a high school or equivalent in the US, be an exchange at a high school in the US, or be a US citizen enrolled in an American International school as of the end of the 2007-08 school year. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 11 by midnight your local time.
Johnson & Wales University
Johnson & Wales University offers $7500 per year scholarships for HOBY Alumni, for up to four years. Every student at Johnson & Wales will take a concentration in Leadership Studies and will have an opportunity to participate in programs offered by the Community Leadership Institute.
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Marietta College - Ohio
Marietta College awards a $3000 renewable HOBY Ambassador Scholarship to all HOBY students upon admission to the College. The award is made official through receipt of a copy of the HOBY certificate. The Scholarship is renewable for a total value of $12,000 over four years. Although not required, HOBY winners are encouraged to become McDonough Scholars in the College’s McDonough Leadership Program.
Rocky Mountain College - Montana
Rocky Mountain College is pleased to guarantee a minimum of $6,000-$7,500 in academic scholarship money per year to a HOBY Ambassador that chooses to attend RMC. These scholarships are renewable for each year the student attends Rocky, and are based on the HOBY students' commitment to academics, leadership and community service.
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Wittenberg University - Ohio
Wittenberg is unique in awarding the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Scholarship to HOBY Ambassadors who demonstrate outstanding achievements in high school, excellent personal references, and involvement in co-curricular activities. Students identified as candidates for these scholarships are invited to campus for a scholarship interview. Scholarships are in the amount of $3,000 and are renewable for three years. Scholarships are only to attend Wittenberg University.
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Youth for Understanding - USA
Do you want to make a difference in today's multicultural, interconnected world? HOBY has already identified you as a promising young leader, and Youth for Understanding (YFU) would like to offer you the opportunity to continue developing your skills and talents on a YFU international exchange. Youth for Understanding USA (YFU USA) is pleased to announce one YFU-HOBY scholarship in the amount of $3,000 toward a YFU summer, semester or year program leaving summer 2007. To learn more about this and other YFU scholarship opportunities and to obtain an application, please speak with an Admissions Counselor at 1-800-TEENAGE or check out the list of over 35 countries and 100 programs at www.yfu-usa.org.
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Grant Opportunities
The People Speak and Buzz Cuts - Grants for College Students
The People Speak (TPS), Americans for Informed Democracy, and Nothing But Nets announce “Buzz Cuts,” a project to harness the creative spirit of college students and to help students raise awareness and funds to support the global fight against malaria. College students are invited to propose creative ideas of how to bring the Nothing But Nets campaign to their campuses. TPS will select up to 10 winning ideas and provide a $500 mini-grant and training for the students to implement and document their campaigns. Proposals must be submitted by June 8, 2007.
The People Speak and Buzz Cuts - Grants for High School Students
The People Speak (TPS) is sponsoring two Global Debates during the 2007-2008 school year. During two one-week periods in the fall and spring, students from US and International high schools will be eligible to host “The People Speak Global Debate” in their schools.
Do you have a leadership, educational, scholarship or grant opportunity for HOBY Alumni? Email us at alumni@hoby.org.