PROJECT GLOBAL CITIZEN FOR SCHOOLS
Enhance global awareness, with cultural intelligence
REGISTER NOW FOR 2023Fully subsidised placements for schools into our 2023 Project Global Citizen programs are available now, thanks to the support of the Victorian Government.



NEW PROGRAMS IN 2023
Enhance your students' global awareness with cultural intelligence through our live-facilitated virtual programs for schools.
Our two programs tailored for school students are:
- Project Global Citizen Bootcamp: “The UN Environmental Challenge”
- Project Global Citizen 4-Week Challenge: “The Earthshot Prize Pitch"
Both programs provide thought-provoking discussions, case studies, problem-solving activities, and practical strategies to cultivate students' intercultural communication skills and global citizenship.
As students unpack our case studies, they gain a deep understanding of cultural communication dynamics and how to excel working in cross-cultural team environments.
In the Project Global Citizen Bootcamp, students work on a case study based on The Ocean Cleanup project, while the 4-Week Challenge immerses participants in a case study inspired by The Earthshot Prize Pitch.
INFO FOR STUDENTS
PROJECT GLOBAL CITIZEN BOOTCAMP
The UN Environmental Challenge
(Years 10-12)
Immerse in our challenge-based bootcamp inspired by The Ocean Cleanup project, where students enhance their intercultural communication skills for effective collaborative cross-cultural teamwork.
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This 3-hour bootcamp features a team challenge for students from around the globe to learn and apply cultural competency skills for collaborating in cross-cultural teams.
To crack the challenge, participants need to respectfully reach consensus with their teammates, and harnesses a range of international perspectives.
This live-facilitated virtual program is an immersive experience that will not only deepen students’ understanding of how their actions are perceived by people from different cultures but also fosters a sense of global citizenship and cultural self-awareness.
COST: Fully subsidised. No cost for eligible schools in Victoria and Asia Pacific region. See eligibility criteria in the FAQs section below.

PROJECT GLOBAL CITIZEN 4-WEEK CHALLENGE
The Earthshot Prize Pitch
(Years 10-12)
Embrace a global citizen mindset in our 4-Week Challenge, where students delve into our The Earthshot Prize Pitch case study to enhance their intercultural communication skills and thrive in collaborative cross-cultural teamwork.
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Students from around the world work together in this 4-week series of 1-hour sessions where they learn and apply intercultural communication skills essential for successful collaboration in cross-cultural teams.
To conquer this challenge, participants engage in respectful consensus-building with their teammates, leveraging a diverse range of international perspectives.
This live-facilitated virtual program not only deepens students’ understanding of how their actions are perceived by individuals from different cultures but also fosters a strong sense of global citizenship and cultural self-awareness.
COST: Fully subsidised. No cost for eligible schools in Victoria and Asia Pacific region. See eligibility criteria in the FAQs section below.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
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GLOBAL COLLABORATION
In these interactive learning experiences, your students will work in virtual teams with other students from Victoria, Australia and other countries.
They will learn professional techniques for working in cross-cultural teams as a foundation for future employability, anywhere in the world.
Our qualified intercultural facilitators will lead discussions and activities focused on global citizenship, international capabilities and cultural understanding.
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GLOBAL MINDSET
Your students will develop critical thinking skills and learn about diverse perspectives as they collaborate with their local and international peers.
By participating in a Project Global Citizen program, your students will not only broaden their horizons, but they will also be better prepared to be responsible global citizens.
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NO COST FOR ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE
2023 programs are fully subsidised, with no cost to eligible schools in Victoria and the Asia Pacific region, thanks to a co-funding arrangement between Project Global Citizen and the Victorian Government’s Department of Education via their Globally Engaged Learners (GELs) program.
See eligibility criteria in the FAQs section further down on this page.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN FOR TERM 3 IN 2023
(JULY-AUGUST 2023)
Submit an Expression of Interest on behalf of your school today, then enrol your students and watch them thrive in this unique learning opportunity.
Be quick. We process EOIs on a first come, first served basis.
Student placements are limited, and our programs fill up quickly. So please submit your EOI as soon as possible.
REGISTER NOW FOR 2023DEADLINES FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)
- The submission deadline for Term 3 is Friday 14 July.
- Late submissions may be considered, but fully subsidised student placements are limited, and our programs fill up quickly. So please submit your EOI as soon as possible.
- If you are unable to meet a submission deadline, you are still welcome to submit an Expression of Interest and we will waitlist your school for any openings that become available.
PROGRAM DATES

PROJECT GLOBAL CITIZEN BOOTCAMP
Duration: 3 hour live-facilitated virtual program hosted on Zoom. See timing below.
TERMS 3 DATES*
*These are tentative dates, as we will try our best to accommodate your preferred dates.
Term 3
- Cohort name “Bootcamp Oscar”. Date: Monday 24 July 2023
- Cohort name “Bootcamp Papa”. Date: Monday 31 July 2023
- Cohort name “Bootcamp Quebec”. Date: Monday 7 August 2023
- Cohort name “Bootcamp Romeo”. Date: Monday 14 August 2023
- Cohort name “Bootcamp Sierra”. Date: Monday 21 August 2023
- Cohort name “Bootcamp Tango”. Date: Tuesday 22 August 2023
Timing* for Term 3:
12:00pm – 3:00 pm Victoria AEST
(India 7:30am, Myanmar 8:30am, Indonesia WIB 9:00am, Singapore / China 10:00am, Japan 11:00am)
*These are preferred times to accommodate multiple time zones. However, we can work with you to adjust if necessary.
Note: After we receive your school’s Expression of Interest (EOI), we will let you know within a few days:
- Whether your school is accepted into the program.
- How many student spots have been allocated to your school.
- The cohort names of the program(s) your school will be joining.
- The dates and times for each cohort assigned to your school.

PROJECT GLOBAL CITIZEN 4-WEEK CHALLENGE
Duration: 4 x 1-hour sessions held weekly. Live-facilitated virtual program hosted on Zoom. See timing below.
TERMS 3 DATES
We will work with you and other schools in your allocated cohort to schedule 4 dates that best meet participants' logistical requirements.
Where possible, we try to run the four sessions on consecutive weeks, but on a different day each week (e.g. Week 1 Tuesday, Week 2 Wednesday etc.)
Programs start in July and need to end by August 2023.
Timing* for Term 3:
2:00pm – 3:00 pm Victoria AEST
(India 9:30am, Myanmar 10:30am, Indonesia WIB 11:00am, Singapore / China 12:00pm, Japan 1:00pm)
*These are preferred times to accommodate multiple time zones. However, we can work with you to adjust if necessary.
Note: After we receive your school’s Expression of Interest (EOI), we will let you know within a few days:
- Whether your school is accepted into the program.
- How many student spots have been allocated to your school.
- The cohort names of the program(s) your school will be joining.
- The dates and times for each cohort assigned to your school.
FAQs
Here are the Frequently Asked Questions about registering your school into our Project Global Citizen Programs.
What is Project Global Citizen, and how does it benefit my school and students?
How can my school apply to participate in Project Global Citizen?
What is the application deadline to participate in Project Global Citizen?
Are these programs fully subsidised for schools?
What is the cost?
What is the eligibility criteria for schools to participate?
What steps are involved in the registration process?
How long does the registration process take?
What are the dates of the Project Global Citizen 2023 programs?
What are the requirements for teachers to supervise the Project Global Citizen programs, and what type of training and support will you provide?
What are the requirements for students to be involved in Project Global Citizen?
How will you assess the progress and impact of our school's participation in Project Global Citizen?
Are there any opportunities for students to connect and collaborate with other schools and students from around the world through your programs?
What are the learning objectives?
Can you provide examples of successful implementation of your programs in other schools?
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