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The Hansen Leadership Institute 2027 is fully funded. The Fred J. Hansen Foundation pays your international airfare, room and board, and all programme costs for a three-week leadership programme at the University of San Diego in California. It is open to students from around the world aged 20 to 25.
Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States (San Diego, California) |
| Host | University of San Diego, funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation |
| Dates | 29 June to 20 July 2027 |
| Funding | International airfare, room and board, all programme costs |
| Who can apply | Ages 20 to 25 on 1 July 2027, with at least one year of university or a recent degree |
| Application fee | None |
| Deadline | 15 January 2027 for international applicants. See the Deadline section. |
What is the Hansen Leadership Institute?
It is a three-week summer programme that brings together young people from around the world to build leadership skills and cross-cultural understanding. Fellows live and learn together in San Diego through workshops, discussions, and shared projects.
What the programme covers
- Your international return airfare
- Room and board for the full three weeks
- All programme costs
- Visa paperwork support, including the DS-2019 form and your SEVIS fee
You pay only for your passport and personal spending money.
Who can apply
- You are at least 20 and not yet 26 on 1 July 2027
- You have finished at least one year of college or university when you apply
- Or you graduated recently, in 2025 or 2026
- You can attend the whole programme, with no late arrival or early leave
Is there an age limit?
Yes. You must be 20 to 25 years old on 1 July 2027. Inside that range, your leadership potential and your story matter most.
Do I need a US visa to apply?
No. You do not need a visa to apply. If you are selected, the programme sends you the documents you need for your visa application, and pays the SEVIS fee.
How do I prove my English?
Your academic referee answers a short questionnaire about your English when they submit their recommendation. You do not need to send a test score.
Required documents
- The online application form
- Your essays and personal information
- An academic reference, which also confirms your English
- Any other materials the application portal asks for
How to write your application
Show who you are and how you lead in your community, even in small ways. Use real examples. Say what you want to learn from people of other cultures and what you will take home.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the Apply page on the Hansen Leadership Institute website.
- Create an account on the international application portal.
- Complete the application and add your referee’s details.
- Make sure your reference is in before the deadline, then submit.
Selection process
The selection committee starts reviewing international applications in February, and all applicants hear back by email in early March 2027.
Deadline
15 January 2027, 11:55 PM Pacific Time, for international applicants.
Your references must also be in by then. Give your referee plenty of notice, and confirm the date on the official Hansen page before you submit.
Have a question?
Drop your question in the comments and we will help. Tell us your country and your field and we will point you in the right direction.
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