LEARN MORE ABOUT GLOBAL CITIZEN YEAR'S TAKE ACTION LAB!
The Take Action Lab application is now open for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 cohorts.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Take Action Lab is for students worldwide post-high school, ages 17-21.
How do I apply?
Starting on January 18, 2023, you will be able to complete our free, online application here. For a complete overview of our admissions process, visit our Admissions page.
What does the admissions process look like?
Visit our page on Admissions for a detailed outline of the admissions process.
What is the tuition for Take Action Lab?
Tuition for Take Action Lab is $21,000 USD.
Students will also need to budget for airfare, travel medical insurance, and approximately $3,000 USD for living expenses in Cape Town. (Actual costs may vary according to each student’s unique situation.)
ALUMNI ROUNDTABLE
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Come ask questions directly to our alumni about their experiences in the Academy!
ALUMNI ROUNDTABLE
JULY 6 @9:00am ET | 1:00pm GMT
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Zoom
Our Admissions Team will give you a full breakdown of what Take Action Lab is, as well as the application, clearance and financial aid process!
NOV 29 @3:00pm ET | 8:00pm GMT
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sign up to attend live conversations with us and get all of your questions answered about our immersion program, Take Action Lab!
INFO SESSION: APPLICATION, CLEARANCE AND FINANCIAL AID
THE TAKE ACTION LAB EXPERIENCE
NOV 22 @9:00am ET | 2:00pm GMT
Join this Instagram Live to learn about the Take Action Lab experience directly from an alum.
Zoom
Our Admissions Team will give you a full breakdown of what Take Action Lab is, as well as the application, clearance and financial aid process!
FEB 22 @3:00pm ET | 8:00pm GMT
TAKE ACTION LAB: PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
OCT 5 @3:00pm ET | 7:00pm GMT
IG Live
What will a day in the life as a Take Action Lab student look like. Join a member of our programs team as we learn more about the curriculum and learning behind this hybrid (immersive and virtual) program.
INFO SESSION: APPLICATION, CLEARANCE AND FINANCIAL AID
Global Citizen Year is like a home for me. This is a community that I would like to live in forever. We have the hope and passion that can move the world forward. Thank you a thousand times over!"
Phattiya Matrukul
Thailand
CURRICULUM
Follow along to see step-by-step how to apply to Take Action Lab!
HOW TO APPLY
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