Call for Applications—Hansen Summer Exchange Program in the USA. The Hansen Leadership Institute 2026 is a Fully Funded 3-week summer exchange program for all international students and U.S. Citizens at the University of San Diego, California. IELTS is not required. The Hansen Summer Institute will cover all the Expenses. There is no application fee. As the name suggests, it is a leadership program. Your academic background does not matter. Show your leadership skills and ideas, and relate them to the program’s objective. The Vision of the HLI is to create a peaceful world through international cooperation. This program will focus on Internal Cooperation, developing leadership skills, and how to create a Peaceful world. Participants in any academic field of interest can apply for the Hansen Leadership Institute. More details are below.

• Host Country: United States
• Location: University of San Diego, California
• Duration: July 1-22, 2026
• Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
• Deadline:
  • 15th January 2026 (For International)
  • March 15, 2026 (For U.S. Citizens)

Financial Benefits of Hansen Leadership Institute

The Hansen Summer Institute is funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation. The program covers:

• International Airfare Tickets
• Room and Board
• All Program Costs, including Local Tours
• Paid U.S. Visa Fee.

• The Hansen Leadership Exchange Program is open to Undergraduate and Graduate students from all around the world.
• The Hansen Leadership program is a mix of classroom instruction, hands-on workshops, and field trips.
• Students learn about a variety of leadership topics, including conflict resolution, mediation, intercultural dialogue and management, social entrepreneurship, and public speaking.

• Undergraduate students who have completed two years of higher education.
• Graduate student with a professional interest in international relations, diplomacy, international economic development, or related fields.
• Students must be between the ages of 20 and 25 at the start of the program.
• Show your leadership activities.
• GPA is not a part of the selection criteria.
• Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor.
• Have a valid international passport.
• Preference will be given to those who have never visited the United States.

•  Students from any university in the United States.
• Undergraduate with 2 years of college/university.
• Graduate student with a professional interest in international relations, diplomacy, international economic development, or related fields.
• Students must be between the ages of 20 and 25 at the start of the program.

Selection and Result

The selection committee will start reviewing international student applications in February, and results will be emailed to all applicants in mid to late March.

How to Apply for the Hansen Leadership Institute 2026?

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