Take Action Lab (formerly Global Citizen Year Bridge Year)
Catalog organization: Tilting Futures
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What Is Take Action Lab (formerly Global Citizen Year?
Global Citizen Year Bridge Year is no longer the current program name. Global Citizen Year became Tilting Futures, and new applicants now apply to Take Action Lab. The former Global Citizen Year Fellowship and Academy names remain for alumni communities only.
Take Action Lab is a full-time global-learning semester for high-school graduates ages 17-21. It starts with a virtual Foundations phase and continues with in-country cultural immersion, curriculum, reflection, and an apprenticeship with a local organization in Cape Town, South Africa, or Penang, Malaysia, depending on term and track. Current tracks center on civic innovation or environment and sustainability.
Take Action Lab (formerly Global Citizen Year Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $21,000 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Ages 17–21 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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