Cultures and people around the world are connected more than ever before, opening up exciting possibilities for young people. It matters that today’s generation of young people grow up understanding first-hand what globalization means for people and are confident to make the most of the opportunities of the twenty first century. The Prime Minister’s Global Fellowship has been created to nurture outstanding talent and enterprise through international exposure to different countries and their way of life.

The Global Fellowship programme

The Global Fellowship will offer 100 school and college leavers a year the chance to visit some of the major countries of the new global economy, starting in 2008 with China, India and Brazil.

It is a new and innovative scheme designed to give the Fellows a once-in-a-lifetime trip. The tailor-made six week programme is made up of three parts:

• A two week cultural programme - introducing them to life and language in the country they are visiting
• Two weeks in a school or college - where they can meet local young people, help as a language assistant with spoken English and pursue an action research project of their choice
• Two weeks as the guest of a global company - where they will get an understanding of how an international business works and how their social responsibility projects impact the community they operate in.

On their return, the Fellows will be asked to tell the story of their trip in the school or college they attended in England and elsewhere within their own community or neighbourhood. They will also be invited to Downing Street to share what they have learnt with the Prime Minister and with one another.

The closing date for applications has now passed. We are busy allocating places to successful applicants and preparing for their departure.

If you have any questions about the scheme, please email pmgf@britishcouncil.org