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The application Form for participants in the 2023 Summer Camp IS NOW OPEN!!

If you want to learn more before applying, have a look at our FAQ, sign up for one of our online information evenings, or just get in touch!

Below you find the application form.

DEADLINE for applications is 30 April.

(There has been an earlier deadline primarily for non-EU applicants on 16 April that has now passed.
Anyone can still apply for the 30 April deadline, but we will need to assess if we think there is still enough time for your visa and travel arrangements).

If possible, please provide an email address not hosted by Google (e.g., @gmail.com or ending with your school domain hosted on Gmail). Due to some technical difficulties with our new emailing system, this will make contacting you a lot easier. Thanks!

Name *

First

Last

Email *

School *

Nationality *

We are asking this to keep an eye on how (geographically) diverse our field of applicants is.

Place of residence (City, Country, e.g. "Heilbronn, Germany") *

We are asking this to keep an eye on how (geographically) diverse our field of applicants is.

From where will you most likely travel to the course? *

We are asking this because we are trying to achieve a balance between having a high diversity of participants and minimising the climate impact of the camp. NOTE: We will not pay for, and do not encourage, participants flying long distances only to attend the camp!
If this is a long-distance journey you would make in any case (e.g. to travel to your school) then please mention this.

To where will you most likely travel after the camp? *

We are asking this because we are trying to achieve a balance between having a high diversity of participants and minimising the climate impact of the camp.
NOTE: We will not pay for, and do not encourage, participants flying long distances only to attend the camp! If this is a long-distance journey you would make in any case (e.g. to travel to your school) then please mention this.

Birthday *

Please tell us when you were born (DD/MM/YYYY). NOTE: You must be at least 16 years old on July 16, 2023 and have not yet turned 19 on July 29, 2023.

Gender (for accommodation purposes) *

Female
Male
Other

We know that gender is more complex than just "male" and "female". We are asking this question for purposes of accommodation planning. If you identify as either male or female then we would put you in a room with a person of the same gender. If you identify as "other" then we would discuss with you what works best for you.

How did you find out about the camp? (e.g. previous participant, school, online search,...) *

Application Questions

Below we are asking you to write three short essays on three questions. Our selection will be based on these three essays. Make sure you read our "Tips" for each essay (below the text box) to have the best chance!

Q1: Why are you interested in the topic of sustainable cities? Max 200 words *

Tips:
Please tell us why you are interested in the topic of this course. Here are a few things you could mention in this essay:

* activities related to sustainability you have been involved with
* personal experiences (good or bad) of living in cities

* things you have learned or experienced to learn more about sustainable cities.

Q2: What would you like to contribute to the course? What do you hope to gain from it? Max 200 words *

Tips:
First, please tell us what the course will gain from having you as a candidate. This is where you can tell us about your strengths, how you would like to incorporate them in the camp and how others might benefit from it.
Second, let us know what you would gain from this experience! If this is your first time at an international summer camp, tell us why you decided to apply. If you have made similar experiences before, tell us how this summer camp might impact you differently.

Q3: Tell us one thing about yourself that helps us get to know you! Max 200 words *

Tips:
This is your chance to tell us about something that you are passionate about or something unusual you have done. This does not need to be something related to the topic of the Summer Camp. In fact, it might be good if it is something you have not already mentioned in your other answers.

Q4 (optional): Is there anything else you want to tell us?

Optionally, if there is anything you want to tell us then please let us know.
Examples are

* things we should consider when reading your application (e.g. if you are affected by dyslexia)

* things that would be relevant for planning your accommodation (e.g. if you require a room of your own)

Checkboxes *

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