2012 CANADIAN DELEGATION APPLICATION

Deadline: 11pm (EST), January 1st, 2012

Application Instructions:
To be considered for a position, all applicants must submit the following materials: o Application Form - type your answers and essay responses directly in this document o Resume - Please highlight your work experience, honors, conferences attended, publications, and other accomplishments that indicate your potential for success at this years summit. Please limit yourself to two pages. o Motivation Letter- 500 words, details below o Writing Sample - Please submit a 1-2 page writing sample. This can be from a class and should, if possible, be related in topic to the team position for which you are applying. Submit this application and all required materials as email attachments with the subject line: LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_APP to g9g20youthsummitcanada@gmail.com by 11pm EST JANUARY 1ST, 2012 Interviews will take place via Skype or teleconference.

Available Positions:
Head of State Sherpa Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Defense Minister of Finance Minister of Justice Minister of Economics Minister of Environment Minister of Development Press Secretary

Applicant Information
Name Date of Birth Email Phone Number Mailing Address Preferred Delegation Position(s) in order of preference Least preferred position

Educational Information
Most Recent Institution of Enrollment
[please indicate both Undergraduate, and Graduate, if applicable]

Cumulative GPA Degree Program Degree Attained? (Y/N) Degree Status (if current student) Program Focus (Major/Minor)

Previous Experience
Have you participated in a previous G8/G20 Youth Summit? In what capacity? Have you previously been involved with

other similar programs? If yes, please detail which program, the dates during which you were involved, and details of the level of your involvement.

Short Answer Questions (200 word limit each)

What leadership qualities do you feel are most important for Canadian representatives to bring to the G8 and G20 Youth Summits?

Please indicate the position(s) on the Canadian delegation for which you are applying and provide reasons.

Motivation Letter (500 word limit)

In a separate document, please describe your motivation for participating in this years G8 and G20 Youth Summit and what you hope to take away from this experience. Please provide details about any skills, previous experiences, or specific expertise that you will bring to the Canadian delegation. Be sure to discuss how you will be a successful addition to the Canadian delegation, both as a member of the team and as a representative of Canada during summit negotiations.

Feedback
How did you hear about the Youth G8/G20 Summit? 1. University 2. Friend 3. Facebook 4. Previous Participant 5. I am a previous participant 6. Other: _____________________