GILP Information for Interested Students

Global Interfaith Leadership Project cohort

All students of Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF are invited to apply. Applications will open again in Fall 2026.

What is the schedule and time commitment for participants?

50 total hours of your time, to be dispersed between January and August of 2026.

What are the benefits for participants?

  • A transformational learning experience
  • An opportunity to make a positive and profound impact.
  • Recognition as a Global Interfaith Leadership Scholar of Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University
  • $2,500 stipend, financial support for approved projects, and meals during cohort meetings
  • Certificate of Completion & Graduation Cord
  • Opportunity to join a lifelong network of interfaith leaders
  • *Eligibility to participate in an International Travel Experience
  • *Eligibility to attend Interfaith America Leadership Summit in August 2026

*Participation in an international trip and/or the Interfaith America Leadership Summit will require an additional application and approval from the leadership team.

If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Dean Durić at aduric@syr.edu!