The 2016 Girls 20 Summit China

The 2016 G(irls)20 Summit will be held in China next August. A delegate from each G20 country, as well as the African & European Union, Pakistan, Afghanistan & MENA region, will be selected to represent their country.
All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Female, between the ages of 18-23 (at the time of Summit);
• Lives in and holds citizenship in a G20 member country, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the African or European Unions, or the MENA region;
• Is proficient in the English language for all verbal and written communications;
• Has or can obtain a valid passport and visa for travel no later than April 31, 2016
• Has an interest in the economic advancement of girls and women;
• Will commit to launching a post-Summit initiative/project in her own community;
• Has parental or guardian permission to travel to China and to fully participate in the summit for the duration of the Summit (This may require absence from school); and,
• Will provide consent to appear in any and all media.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to ensure successful completion, please download and save files to your computer before filling forms.
STEP 1: Review the Application Instructions Form.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
To be considered, applicants must be:
– A young woman aged 18-23 years at the time of the Summit (likely August 2016) – From a G20 Country, European or African Unions, Pakistan, Afghanistan, or be able to represent the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST ü Signed Commitment Form ü Completed Application Form ü Completed Reference Form ü Video/YouTube Submission ü Personal Biography, 250 words maximum (if selected, this may be used on our website) ü Head and shoulders photograph (if selected this may be used on our website) ü Scan of Passport (if you do not have a passport, please send a scan of a government document to show proof of age)
SAVE REQUIRED FILES AS FOLLOWS:
1. 2016Application_Country_FirstNameLastName
2. 2016Reference_Country_FirstNameLastName
3. 2016Biography_Country_FirstNameLastName
4. 2016Commitment_Country_FirstNameLastName
5. 2016Video_Country_FirstNameLastName
6. 2016Photo_Country_FirstNameLastName
7. 2016Passport_Country_FirstNameLastName SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
– Attach required application files in one email and send to [email protected] – Use the subject line: COUNTRY Application:
FULL NAME o Ex. Canada Application: Sarah Smith
IMPORTANT DATES
– Deadline for applications: JANUARY 15 th, 2016 – MIDNIGHT (EST)
– Applications will be reviewed by the G(irls)20 Global Advisory & Partners
– Two finalists from each country will be selected by mid FEBRUARY (Only the top two delegates will be contacted)
– G(irls)20 2016 Final Delegates will be announced MARCH 8th , 2016
STEP 2: Review and Sign the Delegate Commitment Form.
 
STEP 3: Complete the Delegate Application Form.
 
STEP 4: Reference Form to be completed by school official, NGO sponsor or community organization who has known the applicant for a minimum of 1 year. Relatives will not be considered.
 
STEP 5: Compile all other required documents:

• Personal Biography, 250 words maximum. If selected, this may be used on our website.
• Head and shoulders photograph. If selected this may be used on our website.
• Video submission file (.mp4) as outlined in Application Form.
• Scan of Passport.  If you do not have a passport at the time of application, submit a government document to show proof of age – birth certificate, national identity card, etc.

STEP 6: Ensure all 7 required documents are complete.  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered.  Please save all files as follows:

1. Commitment Form: 2016Commitment_Country_FirstNameLastName
2. Application Form: 2016Application_Country_FirstNameLastName
3. Reference Form: 2016Reference_Country_FirstNameLastName
4. Personal Biography: 2016Biography_Country_FirstNameLastName
5. Headshot: 2016Photo_Country_FirstNameLastName
6. Video Submission (.mp4): 2016Video_Country_FirstNameLastName
7. Passport or Proof of age: 2016Passport_Country_FirstNameLastName

STEP 7: Submit your application, with all required documents attached in one email to [email protected].
ALL FIELDS MUST BE COMPLETED FOR THE APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED!
IMPORTANT DATES

• Deadline to submit complete applications: January 15^th, 2016, Midnight (EST);
• Applications will be reviewed by the G(irls)20 Global Advisory & Partners;
• Two finalists from each country will be selected and contacted by mid February, 2016. Phone interviews will be held shortly thereafter (only those selected for an interview will be contacted); and,
• G(irls)20 2016 Final Delegates will be announced March 8^th, 2016 on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

The following will be provided to all G(irls)20 Summit Delegates:

• Summit learning materials and supplies;
• Return economy air travel arrangements, from the closest international airport to the delegate’s home to China;
• Accommodations while in China (in transit accommodations to be covered by the delegate);
• Meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments each day;
• All ground transportation while in China.

Please note: it will be the responsibility of the delegate to arrange her own ground transportation to and from her home and the airport, as well as passport and visas (some countries will require a visa).
Official website http://www.girls20.org/