Who is eligible to apply to GLI?
A worldwide initiative uniting diverse voices for positive change across cultures, industries, and communities. worldwide initiative uniting diverse voices for positive change.
Eligibility
GLI has something for everyone! We want and encourage diversity in age, ethnicity and professional experience. We have had ages as old as 35 attend.
AGE
You must be 19 years of age to apply. There is no age limit although our target is the 24 year old college graduate new to the working world.
NATIONALITY
We work with all nationality and backgrounds. Country visas are a challenge for some we will work with you to obtain them.
ROTARIAN
Sons and daughters of Rotarians are encouraged to apply! There are no nepotism clauses.
PROFESSIONALS
We have had professionals in a variety of areas such as teaching, veterinarian, military, finance, politics etc. GLI has a lot to offer for everyone!
ENTREPRENEURS
This is highly recommended for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. Your ideas will be heard and on display!
GLI is a group dedicated to crafting meaningful
life-changing
experiences
Funding and Payments
APPLYING IS FREE!
All payments will be collected by major Credit Cards or checks and asked for upon acceptance of your application. $100 is required upon acceptance to hold your slot and is due by JUNE 1st. $1,800 is required Before JULY 1st, 2026. All payments are tax deductible as GLI is a not-for-profit organization.
HOW TO GET FUNDING
- Go to your local Rotary Club (CLICK HERE to find a Rotary Club near you)!
- Go to your place of work, business or school and check for grants, trusts and available money for leadership programs and/or further education.
- The following crowd funding sites can help especially good for international students. SEE BELOW
- Apply for a scholarship on our website: available April 1st!
- You can self fund!
PAYMENTS
Payments may be made by check or cash now. After May 1st Credit Card will be accepted. Please make payments out to:
Westport Sunrise Rotary’s 21st Century Foundation (GLI)
c/o Justin Phillips, 5 Forest Drive
Westport, Connecticut 06880, USA
ROTARY
GLI is proud to be a 501(c)3 (Tax deductible) conference which is sponsored by the Westport Sunrise Rotary. The 501(c)3 is: “Rotary’s 21st Century Foundation”.
Participants are responsible for their own funding. However, as a partnership with Rotary International, local Rotary Clubs or districts may be willing to assist in funding all or partial participation of your conference fees.
CLICK HERE to find a Rotary Club near you!
BUSINESSES
Many businesses have trusts or grants for leadership programs such as ours. Please explore options with your employer or business connections.
CROWD FUNDING
GoFundMe
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Indiegogo
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Peerbackers
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships of all amounts are available with two review boards that meet on March 1st and May 1st. Results are usually posted by the 15th of the respective month.
Scholarship applications will be available starting April 1st. Based on need and interest scholarships will be determined after May 1st.