Enabling Leadership Global Ambassador Program (ELGAP) for High School Students
Enhances top university applications
A 10-month hybrid program for high school students (grades 9-12) focusing on leadership development through service, mentoring, fundraising, and digital outreach, with an onsite experience in Bangalore.
Mode
Hybrid
Fee
$1,300
Participation format
Individual
Duration
10 months
Eligibility
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.
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 12
- Age range
- 14 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- No specific academic performance requirements.
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Rewards and 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
Key dates
Last edition
- Registration closed
- 30 Jun 2026
How to apply
- 1Complete the online application form.
- 2Fulfill all onboarding formalities as instructed by Enabling Leadership.
Rules and guidelines
- Participants must choose one vertical: Football (Soccer), LEGO, or Music.
- Participants will mentor a group of 10 underserved students.
- Participants are required to organize a fundraising campaign.
- Participants must engage in digital outreach activities.
- The program involves a 10-day onsite mentoring experience in Bangalore, India, followed by online activities.
- Each participant is required to mentor a group of 10 underserved students.
- Participants must organize and execute a fundraising campaign.
Technology requirements
- Access to email or other internet platforms for ongoing and direct communication for online mentoring and digital outreach.
- Reliable internet access for online mentoring and digital outreach activities.
Fees and 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.
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.
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 and faculty
Participants will mentor a group of 10 underserved students enrolled in Enabling Leadership programs.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
How do participants manage the time commitment of a 10-month hybrid program alongside their academic schedule?
The program is designed with flexibility, requiring approximately 40 hours of service over 10 months, divided into skill-based mentoring, fundraising, and digital outreach. This structure allows participants to integrate program activities with their academic responsibilities, fostering effective time management skills.
What are the key benefits for students who complete the Global Ambassador Program?
Upon completion, participants receive a globally recognized ELGAP Certificate, significantly enhancing college applications. They develop critical 21st-century leadership and soft skills, gain impactful networking opportunities, and can become LinkedIn Top Voices, boosting their professional profiles.
How does the program ensure a good fit between participants' interests and the available verticals (Football, LEGO, Music)?
Participants choose one vertical based on their existing skills and interests during the application process. This ensures engagement and leverages their strengths, allowing them to apply leadership principles within a domain they are passionate about.
What kind of support is provided to participants during the online mentoring and digital outreach phases?
Participants receive ongoing online mentoring from program facilitators and are paired with industry mentors. They are provided with resources and guidance for fundraising campaigns and digital outreach activities, ensuring continuous support throughout the program.
How does the program track the progress and impact of participants' leadership development and social service initiatives?
Progress is tracked through regular check-ins, activity logs, and project outcomes. Participants' contributions to mentoring underserved students, fundraising efforts, and digital outreach campaigns are assessed to measure their leadership growth and social impact.
What opportunities are available for participants to continue their engagement with Enabling Leadership after completing the program?
Alumni can join the EL Alumni network, participate in advanced leadership initiatives, serve as mentors for future cohorts, and engage in ongoing global community projects, fostering long-term involvement and continued impact.
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