Global Leadership Program

Training Today’s Young Adults to Become Tomorrow’s Global Leaders

The Global Leadership Program, for high school students from grades 9 through 11, is designed to help teens and young adults become better students, college applicants, global citizens, and future leaders. Participants put their newly acquired skills to use working collaboratively on a service project of their choice, with proceeds donated toward Pearl S. Buck International’s mission and work.
 
Students will have the opportunity to virtually meet a student from another country; they will also have the opportunity to visit the Pearl S. Buck House, engage in hands on learning, implement real life business tactics, and use a wide variety of technology and inter-personal skills. At the completion of the program, students and their families celebrate their success at a graduation and service project event, knowing that they have made a contribution to the world.

2026 Summer Session

Global Leadership Program students at Pearl S. Buck International

2026 Summer Session Applications Now Being Accepted

Dates: July 20-24, 8:30 am-3:30 pm

Fee: $500, includes two weeks of instruction by a PA state certified teacher, supplies, daytime snacks for students, and a graduation event. 

A limited number of scholarships are available for students. Please contact Samantha Freise at sfreise@pearlsbuck.org for more information. Scholarships are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026

Class size is limited. Students are accepted to the program as applications are received. Payment and application are required to secure a spot in this session.

How to Apply

1.

Pay the administration fee through our secure online form.

**A limited number of scholarships are available for students. Please contact Samantha Freise at sfreise@pearlsbuck.org for more information. Scholarships are available on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Pay Application Fee

2.

Download and fill out the application form. There is no recommendation form. Recommendation can be emailed directly to sfreise@pearlsbuck.org

 

 

Download Application

3.

Email application and recommendation to sfreise@pearlsbuck.org by session application deadline.

What you can expect:

  • Engagement in discussions, simulations, and community service
  • Relationship and team building with teens from multiple high schools and differing backgrounds
  • Honing communication, leadership, organization, and decision-making skills
  • Building cultural and diversity awareness
  • Opportunities to collaborate, work creatively, and give back to Pearl S. Buck International’s mission and work

What we will expect from you:

  • Involvement and active participation in discussions, sharing, and coursework
  • Commitment to meetings
  • All students are to adhere to the same standards of behavior whether online or in person. 

"It was a wonderful way to build self-confidence and skill as a leader, both of which are integral skills for future members of the workforce. I gained a lot from this program, and would love to see others gain from it as well."

- Graduate of Global Leadership Program