The Applications are open to apply for the McCain Global Leaders Program (MGLP) 2025. It is a Fully Funded 12-month leadership Program consisting of Online workshops and 25 days of in-person Traveling to Three Countries including the United States and Vietnam. The McCain Global Leaders Program will select 25 Leaders. Applicants from all around the world are eligible to apply and there is no application Fee. The program covers the cost of Airfare, Accommodation, Stipends, and Visas. Applicants from all countries and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The McCain Global Leaders Program 2025 theme is “Advancing Democracy and Human Rights“. The Objective of the McCain Global Leaders Program is to identify and empower emerging leaders committed to advancing democracy and human rights. More details are given below.
Details About McCain Global Leaders Program (MGLP) 2025
- Host Countries: USA, Vietnam, and any other Third Country
- Duration: 12 Months
- Program Dates: June 2025 to May 2026
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Number of Participants: 25
- Deadline: 21st February 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Stipend to Cover Living Expenses
- Economy class travel
- Hotels
- Visas
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Program Theme
2025 Theme: Advancing Democracy and Human Rights (Applicants may come from any background or career path).
“The McCain Institute recognizes the ever-changing and complex global landscape as it relates to great-power competitions, the spread of authoritarianism, threats to democracy, abuse of human rights, and growing challenges to the health of our planet driven by climate change. It also recognizes that 2025 will bring unprecedented change and challenge to the global community because of recent and upcoming elections around the world and conflict occurring in numerous regions. The McCain Institute will seek to identify a diverse cohort of leaders who are working to advance democracy and human rights in their home countries through a variety of professions and projects.”
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The program is 12 months long begins in June 2025 and runs through May 2026. It includes 25 Days of In-Person Travelling to the:
- Fall 2025 (Annapolis, M.D. and Washington, D.C.): The first in-person event of the program. It is a 10-day-long program.
- Winter 2025/2026: The Changemaker Tour (Host Country in Each Region). It is a five-day regional study tour.
- Spring 2026 (Vietnam): The Legacy Experience will take place in Vietnam for seven Days.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The Program is open to all the Nationals.
- Career Level: Mid-career to senior-level professionals with at least 5 years of professional experience.
- Global Reach: Applicants from all countries and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- No Specific Requirements:
- No age limit.
- No minimum education requirement.
- No specific field or job area is required.
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How to Apply for the McCain Global Leaders Program (MGLP) 2025?
Applicants have to apply online from the official website. Submit your application before the application deadline. The Link to the official website is below.
