World+Affairs+Institute+for+Student+Leaders

==World Affairs Institute for Student Leaders Friday ==

Annual student conference on a major international issue or region
This long-running collaboration between the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and Rotary International enables and encourages students to think critically about global issues.

The Institute will engage high school student leaders in a discussion of key issues in international affairs so that they can understand and think critically about their world.
 * What is the objective of the Institute?**

High school students are selected by local Rotary Clubs (Districts 7280, 7300, and 7330) in cooperation with schools. Each Rotary Club determines the number of scholarships available.
 * [[image:http://www.worldpittsburgh.org/nu_upload/Image/New%20Images/Newest/g-20/Event%20Images/worldaffairsinstitute2.gif align="left"]]Who can attend the Institute?**

Approximately 350 high school juniors and seniors.
 * ow many Student Delegates will attend?**

Through panel presentations and small breakout groups, experts will discuss key issues with Student Delegates. Each student will receive a comprehensive background paper prior to the Institute.
 * How is the conference structured?**


 * ho pays for the scholarships?**Each Rotary Club pays for the number of scholarships it is sponsoring. The fee of $75 for each Delegate will cover the cost of registration, educational materials, all conference sessions, lunch, and refreshments.

If you are interested in attending this program, please contact the World Affairs Council at 412-281-7970 or welcome@worldpittsburgh.org.
 * Questions? Contact the World Affairs Council:**

[|Download the 2010 WAI Background Paper by clicking here.]

**What Participants are Saying About the World Affairs Institute...﻿**
// Thank you for making this opportunity available to students like me. Through programs like these, my fellow students and I are able to become more well-rounded individuals ready to face a changing world.//

- Student Delegate, Ambridge High School

"I would just like to say, after attending many of these events, that these Institutes have been exceptional. I applaud your efforts and hope that this program continues for years to come.

- Oil City HS Teacher