Built on 35 years of experience working in 40 countries and all 50 states.
The Student Diplomacy Corps (SDC) creates opportunities for underserved high school students from across the nation to access dynamic summer study away programs that build college readiness, deepen empathy and unleash the potential of youth. Learn more about our impact: Celebrating 12 years of Student Diplomacy.
The SDC Top 10 List
Student Centered and Scholarship Driven Achievements 2025
- 164 Student Diplomats from 22 states and 8 countries participated this summer.
- 51 high schools and youth mentoring organizations nominated students.
- 250 individual, foundation and institutional donors invested in the Student Diplomacy Corps.
- 100% of students received scholarship support.
- 85% of tuition and travel costs covered by charitable support.
- 228 college credits earned by 76 Student Diplomats.
- 17 experiential & academic programs in 8 countries explored by Student Diplomats.
- 9 college and university professors taught Student Diplomats.
- 35 in-country experts worked with participants.
- 85 college level seminars, lectures, workshops and master classes presented by international scholars.
- $1.6 million in scholarships distributed to 164 Student Diplomats in 2025.