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The GGU International Leadership Academy

The Girls Gearing Up 2022 International Leadership Academy will be held from July 9-16, 2022.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and with the goal of continuing to serve motivated teen changemakers around the world, Girls Gearing Up is currently evaluating the best format for the 2022 Academy. If you are interested in joining our global network of next-generation changemakers, please fill out the application form below!

ACADEMY TUITION FEE : 600 EUR

This fee is subsidized through grants and sponsorships in order to make the Academy accessible for a greater number of aspiring leaders. Would you like to sponsor a girl from an underserved community? We are thankful for any and all contributions to the scholarship fund. Donate here!

Financial assistance available in certain cases upon request. Please inquire for more information.

**Reduktion der Teilnehmerbeiträge in begründeten Fällen und nach Absprache möglich.

Buy One Give One! For families sending their daughters to the 2022 Academy, we are offering the opportunity to pay for the participation of a young leader from an underserved community. Click here to let us know if you would like to participate in this new program!

We look forward to begin getting to know you through your answers to the application below. We'll follow up with a phone or video interview so we can get a better idea of who you are and what you're looking to get out of the Academy. If you have any additional questions, just drop us a line.

2022 Girls Gearing Up Application Form

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Participant name *

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Email *

Phone number *

Interview contact details (Skype name or Whatsapp/Phone number for Videocall) *

Grade and school, city, country *

Age and birthday (dd/mm/yyyy) *

Are you applying for financial aid? *

Why are you interested in coming to GGU? *

What are some issues that really matter to you? *

What kind of Power Mentors would you be interested in meeting? *

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If you prefer to send us a video to answer the above questions, that's great too! You can send it to us via Instagram or Facebook direct message.

What people say about GGU:

"The highlight of my year was meeting all of you guys. You have no idea how much of a positive impact you all have had on me!" - Navya, 16

"The first day I just knew it would be the best week of my whole life - and surely it was. It made me feel like I can accomplish anything with the right amount of hard work."
- Anastasia, 14

"You have created lifetime experiences! She made so many new friends and loved every minute. She will most definitely return next year!" - Meike, mom

Would you like to be connected to a GGU alumna or parent? Write to courtney@girlsgearingup.org.

​​"GGU was the highlight of my year"

The GGU International Leadership Academy

2022 Girls Gearing Up Application Form

"GGU was the highlight of my year"