🎤 Conference
WACA Student Scholars Program 2026: Fully Funded National Conference Opportunity - Global South Opportunities
About this opportunity
The World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) is inviting undergraduate students to participate in the 2026 Student Scholars Program, an initiative designed to connect emerging leaders with opportunities in international affairs, global policy and related careers.
Established in 2010 with support from the Malú and Carlos Alvarez Family, the Student Scholars Program provides selected undergraduate students from WACA Council communities with the opportunity to attend the WACA National Conference at no cost to the student.
The programme is designed to create pathways into careers in world affairs while encouraging students to develop a deeper understanding of international issues and build professional networks.
Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Each WACA Council may nominate one undergraduate student aged 18 or older from a local college or university.
Only one nominee per Council will be considered. Students should therefore first engage with their local WACA Council and participate in its selection process before submitting the national application.
The programme encourages Councils to promote the opportunity broadly among local higher education institutions. Among applicants with comparable qualifications and potential, preference may be given to students who have not yet had significant involvement with their local World Affairs Council.
The following applicants are not eligible:
• High school students.
• Graduate students.
• College students enrolled in institutions located in Greater Washington, DC, commonly known as the DMV.
• Previous nominees who were not selected.