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The Global Problem-Solving Institute

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Overview of The Global Problem-Solving Institute

The Global Problem-Solving Institute is a virtual innovation lab where outstanding high-school students from across the globe collaborate to solve complex, wicked problems. It offers a unique opportunity to work individually and in teams and to engage with multiple university professors to synthesize systems-thinking principles, multi-disciplinary knowledge, and design-thinking methods to craft solutions. Students can earn two college credits from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill upon successful completion.

📍Location

Online

📅 Application deadlines

No upcoming deadlines

💸 Costs & Aid

3,100 USD
Includes the cost of two college credits from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill upon successful completion with a final grade of C- or higher. Reduced rates are available for teams through schools and non-profit organizations.

Eligibility Requirements

📋 General Requirements

Academic excellence across multiple disciplines, intellectual curiosity and a sense of engagement with important issues, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Applicants should be able to complete undergraduate-level coursework. Academic requirements include an unweighted GPA at or above 3.3 and a maximum of one single course semester or full-year grade at C across all high school academic history. English proficiency is required, with several ways to meet the minimum, including attending a school where English is the primary language of instruction, achieving a B+ or higher in two full years of English study (or A- in one year), or submitting qualifying standardized test scores (TOEFL 95+, IELTS 7.0+, SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing 600+, ACT English and Reading Subscores 28+, AP English Language and Composition 3+).

📚 Grade Requirements

High school students.

🌍 Eligible Countries

High school student Worldwide

Application Process

Requires an official transcript from your school, a teacher evaluation completed on your behalf, and a completed GPSI application which includes multiple short answer questions. These documents can be requested through the application portal. Applicants may only apply to one course per term.

📅 Spring

Duration

~3 months

Program Dates

Jan 25 - Apr 19

Application Deadlines

Dec 8, 2024 — Open Enrollment
Open enrollment is available for students who apply independently, without being part of a school team or receiving a special invitation from Pioneer.

📅 Program dates are subject to change

Duration

~3 months

Program Dates

May 31 - Aug 23

Application Deadlines

May 5, 2025 — Open Enrollment
Open enrollment is available for students who apply independently, without being part of a school team or receiving a special invitation from Pioneer.

📅 Term Break: November 23-29 (U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday) Program dates are subject to change

Duration

~3 months

Program Dates

Sep 13 - Dec 13

Application Deadlines

Aug 25, 2025 — Open Enrollment
Open enrollment is available for students who apply independently, without being part of a school team or receiving a special invitation from Pioneer.