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Sage Experience: Summer Leadership Program - Ghana
Overview
A 19-day residential leadership development program in Ghana's Volta Region where high school students and recent graduates engage in real community-based projects across engineering, health, education, and entrepreneurship while developing leadership skills through immersion, intensive training, implementation, and reflection.
At a glance
Deadline
Feb 1596 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul1–3 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Wli Waterfall, Ghana
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $6,950
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College
Acceptance
Described as elite and select group with rolling admissions; programs typically fill by late March; decisions within 1 week of interview.
Application requirements
Online Application
15 minutes
Leadership Reflection
150–350 words
Recommendation
One from teacher, counselor, or peer
Video Interview
30 minutes
Application Fee
$50 USD (waived for students in Ghana)
Cost & sessions
Tuition $6,950 USD includes airport pickup/dropoff in Accra, 19-day accommodation, all meals/snacks/filtered water, all transportation within Ghana, activity and entrance fees, project materials, 24/7 mentorship, pre-departure preparation, and college resume guidance. Excludes flights, Ghana visa, travel insurance (required), yellow fever vaccination (required), and souvenirs. Payment by bank transfer or credit card (4% processing fee).
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