World MERIT* is a global platform for talented and collaborative youth. MERIT* strives to connect talent with opportunity. A group of aspiring leaders designed to fast track talented young people from around the world -- selected based on their merit, vision and drive -- who aspire to launch business ventures, lead organizations, and work within innovative enterprises designed to impact the world
in positive ways. The program features educational and inspirational group activities in London, Liverpool, Washington, DC and New York City -- as well as internships around the world to where small teams of participants will focus on converting their vision for change into a viable plan to benefit society and foster social good. Throughout the program, participants will develop their leadership skills by focusing on the interplay of six disciplines:
Business
Science & Technology
Entrepreneurship
Politics & Public Service
Culture
Media
Be*Merit is designed to fast track young people motivated to launch business ventures, lead organizations, or work within innovative enterprises committed to impacting the world in positive ways.