McCain Global Leaders Program for Emerging Leaders Worldwide 2024

Are you a mid to senior-career professional who is passionate about advancing democracy, human rights, and freedom in your community? The McCain Global Leaders Program might be the perfect opportunity for you! This program supports character-driven leaders from around the world who embody the legacy of Senator John McCain. Through a 12-month fellowship and immersive learning experience, each cohort includes a diverse group of 25 leaders who are working to advance democracy, human rights, and freedom in their respective communities.

The program is designed to advance each leader’s personal and professional leadership journey and impact by providing training, resources, and access to highly relevant regional and global networks. Throughout the 12-month program, participants will engage in regional and global programming to connect with a highly relevant and targeted professional peer group in their home region, as well as a broader and diverse network of global peers.

The 2024 McCain Global Leaders Cohort will focus on defending democracy in response to the growing threat that democracy, human rights, and freedom are under around the world. Participants will explore the primary challenges to democracy and learn about solutions related to ensuring the future stability of democracy around the world.

If you are interested in applying, aspiring McCain Global Leaders (MGLs) should work in a leadership role in their field, possess working proficiency in English, and actively work on the focus issue areas of the program. Applicants should be committed to serving a cause greater than themselves and invested in full participation in virtual engagements, in-person programs, and post-program alumni activities. The program is set to begin in June 2024 and run through May 2025, and the application deadline is March 15, 2024. Apply now on the McCain Institute website!