Designed by Students - Facilitated by Diplomats - Made for Leaders
Program Content
Professional Immersion
Experience first-hand Hanoi’s professional environment through field seminars at embassies, ports, factories, farms, and policy institutions.
Policy Simulations
Joint exercises with Vietnamese students that place scholars inside real-world policy situations.
Speaker Series
Structured dialogue with practitioners on track-related topics, including both formal panels and informal meetings
Program Competencies
Capstone Project
Conduct mentored, track-related research present research to partners, with the option to publish.
Cultural Fluency
Engage with locals, visit cultural hubs, and experience rural life on day excursions.
Diplomatic Mentorship
Scholars are supervised and mentored by former diplomats, with structured one-on-one advising.
Research tracks
Every scholar joins one track — the lens for their practicum, seminars, and capstone. Group programming will be general. No previous experience in track necessary.
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Geopolitics and International Relations
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Trade and Corporate Affairs
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Environmental Studies
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Emerging Technologies
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Global Health Policy
Why Hanoi?
Vietnam is actively reshaping the global order. After centuries of warfare, Hanoi's rapid development makes it a hub for culture, technology, and diplomacy.
Scholars will immerse themselves in this dynamic diplomatic landscape, engaging with Vietnamese leaders, students, and professionals across sectors and industries.
What Makes Us Different?
✓ Designed by students, for students
✓ Scholars shape their research, guided by mentors
✓ Immersive experience and hands-on research
✓ Mentorship from experienced diplomats
✓ Conduct research, with the option to publish
✓ Leadership learned on an international scale
The Ideal Candidate
This is not study abroad. It is an immersion program built around leadership, professional development, and substantive programming. No diplomacy experience necessary—but these qualities are:
Curiosity
Humility
We look for candidates that bring:
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Self-starting energy and genuine curiosity
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Humility and respect for different cultures
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Interest in diplomacy, international relations, and global issues
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Willingness to step outside their comfort zone
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Adaptability to new environments and the ability to overcome challenges
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Commitment to a career in public service
Adaptability
Program Costs
As a non-profit organization, CEGL's goal is to make the Immersion Program accessible for everyone. The costs includes comprehensive fees with no hidden costs.
$5,000 — Summer 2027 program fee
Included
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Accommodation in Hanoi for the full six weeks
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All structured programming, seminars, and cohort excursions with guides
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Mentorship from top diplomats
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Pre-departure orientation and materials
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On-the-ground program support for the duration
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5 Group meals at cohort events
Not included
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International airfare
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Visa fees
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Meals outside group events
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Insurance
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Personal spending
Note: Our goal is to make the program as cost-effective for Scholars as possible. We can help with funding, including:
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University funding — many universities offer summer experience grants, international opportunity funds, or departmental support; we provide documentation and support letters for these applications
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External scholarships — including national awards for study in Southeast Asia
