After posting about USEFP UGRAD and Kennedy Lugar Yes Summer Exchange program to the USA we are here with another exciting summer exchange program you should not miss out on! You heard it right call for applications for the Hansen Leadership Institute 2025. a fully funded exchange program to the United States of America offered to International and US nationals. The Hansen Leadership Institute has recently announced its 2025 Summer Institute through its official portal.
The leadership institute is inviting applications from Upper-division undergraduate students with two years of university graduate study who are interested in diplomacy, international economic development, international relations, or related fields. This is a fully funded leadership program to the USA sponsored by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation that includes programmatic costs, Airfare to and from the USA, and accommodation.
For the session 2025, the leadership institute has introduced a new and improved application website making it easier for the students to apply. Applicants who fulfill the required criteria that we will discuss in this post need to submit an online application before the due date, the application deadline for international applicants is
In this post, we will cover all the details regarding the 2025 Hansen Leadership Institute so stay with us and make sure you read the complete post and apply for the program.
Hansen Leadership Institute 2025 in USA Details
- Host Country: United States of America
- Program Location: University of San Diego, California
- Open for: US & Foreign Nationals
- Coverage: Fully Funded
Program Dates
- The program will commence on July 1 and till July 22, 2025, Selected applicants will travel to the United States a few days earlier than the start date.
Eligiblity Criteria:
Non-US-Nationals
To participate in the program you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- The program is open to both Foreign and US nationals
- Students enrolled in the upper division of undergraduate with two years of University
- Graduate students who have an interest in the fields of IR, Diplomacy, International economic development, or other related fields.
- Applicants age must be between 20-25 years at time of application
- Must have demonstrated leadership quality in community, nation, or region
- Have a valid passport
*Applicants who have never visited the United States will be given a preference
For US Nationals
- Students in the upper division of Undergraduate degree or graduate students with an interest in International relations or related fields
- Age requirement 20-25 years
- Have demonstrated leadership qualities in the community.
Hansen Leadership Institute Coverage:
The program is fully funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation that covers:
- International Airfare
- Accommodation
- Programmatic Costs
- All costs related to the program
- Visa Assistance and Fees
Do you need a US Visa to Submit an Application?
No! applicants don’t need a US visa at the time of applying, if you are selected the host organization will provide you the necessary documents to assist in your US visa application.
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How to Apply?
The application process is same for the US and International students, what you really need to do is visit the official application portal, create an account, and start completing your application. The application will only be reviewed by the selection committee once all the sections of the application are 100% completed.
Make sure to attach the required documents in the application including recommendation letters and transcripts.
Visit the official portal below to apply for the Hansen Leadership Institute.
APPLY NOW FOR 2025 HANSEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Application Deadline:
- International Students: January 10th, 2025,
- US nationals: March 10, 2025.
