International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC)

Join Us Next July at Emory University!

Connect with service-minded peers at our 2024 International Student Leadership Conference!

Operation Smile’s annual International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC) is a powerful opportunity for students like you to help change lives — and change your own, too.

You’ll learn from guest speakers who are leaders in their fields. You’ll hone your skills through interactive workshops.

But perhaps most importantly, you’ll connect with service-minded peers from high schools and universities around the world and, together, make an impact on the lives of Operation Smiler’s patients born with cleft lip and cleft palate.

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Some of the Speakers

Why you cannot miss #ISLC2024

ISLC is a unique opportunity for high schoolers and undergrads who are passionate about making a positive impact in the world.

We know you’ll get a lot out of the ISLC experience, but don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what participants from ISLC 2023 had to say about their experience:

Passion

I had joined Operation Smile because I wanted to help others, but Operation Smile is the one that's actually helping me, you know, in becoming a different version of myself, a better version of myself. And I have just learned so much. I have spoken to people from all across the world. I have made some lifelong friendships and learned about what they're doing in their own countries, how they're helping people. … I'm going to be setting up a club in my high school and doing whatever best I can to help the children in my country.

– Mannat, India

Friendship

I'm getting teary-eyed because ISLC is really a great experience. It changed my life. It changed how I perceive things. I don't want this to end. … But then I know it's never the end. The learnings we have, the interactions we have, the friendships we made, and the memories we keep will continue throughout our lives.

– Matt, Philippines

Cultural Exchange

The way Malawi helps Operation Smile could be different to how China does, or how Rwanda or the United States does, I want to share my ideas and take into consideration other students’ ideas so I can take them back home and try to adopt those with my club.

– Lily, Malawi.

Learning

ISLC has been one of the best experiences in my life. It was so fun, nice, educational. But also, it's made something rise in me. It awoke something in me.

– Nisha, Rwanda

Pricing

Reserve your spot with just*

$250 USD upon acceptance to ISLC

*Non-refundable payment. Once you get confirmed, the remaining fee will be required, according to your type of application.

View Remaining Fees

The conference fee depends on your role in the conference. The fee is:

  • $1,000 USD for general participants (both high schoolers and undergraduate students) as well as Assistant Team Leaders. Once the $250 nonrefundable deposit is paid, the remaining balance will be $750 USD.
  • $650 USD for Team Leaders. Once the $250 nonrefundable deposit is paid, the remaining balance will be $400 USD.
  • $750 USD for chaperones. Once the $250 nonrefundable deposit is paid, the remaining balance will be $500 USD.
What the fee includes
Lodging on campus at Emory University
What the fee includes:
Lodging on campus at Emory University
Full access to all ISLC activities
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
Materials for ISLC activities
Ground transportation from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport upon arrival and departure
It doesn’t includes:
Air tickets to Atlanta, Georgia
Visa fees (when applicable)

Steps for application

2

Wait for confirmation

A committee will evaluate your application. You’ll get an email from us once you’re selected.

 

3

You’re in!

Pay the corresponding remaining fee, get your plane tickets and plan your travel!

 

FAQ

What if I’m not selected?
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Will Operation Smile take care of the plane tickets to and from Atlanta?
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I want to apply for Student Team Leader and Assistant Team Leader
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I want to go with my child/students
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Why wait to change the world when you can make an impact at our International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC)? Apply now!

Starts on

July 22, 2024

Ends on

July 28, 2024

Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA

More Info

Applications close on

March 15

International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC)

July 22, 2024
Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA