Website: https://global.lehigh.edu/iacocca-institute/global-village
Email: village@lehigh.edu
 
Early Application Deadline: February 7th, 2025.   After February 28, 2025: Rolling admissions until program maximum is reached
Program dates: 
About the application process:
The Iacocca Global Village is highly competitive, accepting only 5-6 applicants per country each year. 

• The application takes about 60 minutes to complete.
• Tip: Draft your answers in Word or Google Docs first.
• Gather all required documents before starting the application.
• Copy and paste your answers, then upload your documents.

Note to applicants: 
While most of the data is required, you may enter temporary data (like using the word "later" in an essay field) or upload one of your letters of recommendation at a later date. You can progress to the next application page by using the arrow keys at the bottom of the page.

Once you start your application, you will be able to return to your application by going to the same link. PLEASE NOTE that you MUST always use the SAME BROWSER to return, edit and finish your application. HOWEVER, once you hit the “Submit Application” button you will no longer be able to edit your application. DO NOT use incognito or private browsing windows as your responses will not be saved. When you finish answering all the questions and uploading all necessary documents, please sign and date the Conduct Promise Agreement page.

Once submitted, you will receive an email confirming that your application has been received.

Program Overview:
The Iacocca Global Village program is a leadership program that includes a virtual component from April through June plus an in-person intensive residency in July held at Lehigh University’s campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Applicants should be aware that the intensive in-person program schedule is rigorous and all participants are expected to dedicate themselves exclusively to program activities every day, including weekends. Any travel or private business and pleasure activities that participants wish to accomplish should be scheduled before or after the program.

The Iacocca Global Village Application Consists of Five (5) Sections:
Your admission to the Iacocca Global Village depends on how clearly you communicate who you are now and who you aspire to be. The selection board looks for: 
Personal values and ethics

• Motivation and skills
• How you will benefit from attending
• The contributions you will bring to the program

Important:

• All questions must be answered, and all documents uploaded before submitting.
• Once submitted, your application CANNOT be edited.
• Applications are only complete when all required information is included.
• Please do not send unsolicited documents via email.

For questions, contact us at village@lehigh.edu. 

Fees and Expenses:
The program fee for the Iacocca Global Village is $5,000. There are limited scholarships available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

This fee covers:
- Individual mentoring
- Workshops and projects
- Interactive learning sessions and experiences at Lehigh University
- Visits to New York City and Philadelphia
- Lodging in on-campus dormitories
- Most event meals
- All virtual programming 

Please note that scholarship funding is limited, and only a small number of requests can be fulfilled.

Visa Considerations:

If you are outside the U.S. and not currently a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, you will need to enter the U.S. in a valid immigration status to participate in the program. Below are the options for how you will travel to the United States:

- For those who have a valid B1/B2 visa stamp in your passport already, it should be valid through the end of the program (August 1, 2025).

- If you are a citizen of a country that participates in the Visa Waiver Program, you will be able to use ESTA to travel to the US. If you have already used ESTA, verify if your ESTA status is still valid through the length of the program (August 1, 2025). If you have not already used ESTA, you will need to apply online at least 1 week before you plan to travel to the US.

- All others invited to participate in the program will be issued a Form DS-2019 to apply for a J-1 Visa stamp at your local U.S. Embassy/Consulate.

All fees associated with applying for a visa/immigration status are the responsibility of the participant. Invitation to participate in the Global Villages does not guarantee that your Visa application will be approved.

REMINDERS:
Do not add newspaper clippings, photographs, research papers, certificates, or other unsolicited materials. The selection board will not see them and may slow the process of your application review.