International Students Leadership & Disciple-Making Cohort Fall 2026

Equipping high capacity, Christian international students in NYC today to accelerate disciple-making among the unreached, tomorrow.

We are looking for six, high capacity Christian international graduate students to join us for our Pilot Leadership training program in the Fall of 2026.

Program Includes:

  • Spiritual Formation, Disciple-Making, Missional Formation and Leadership Training for Christian International Graduate Students

  • One on one mentoring and coaching

  • TRUE Leadership Conference

  • World Changers’ Conference

  • NGO-Go bootcamp conference

  • Outreach activities among other international graduate students

  • We are working on acquiring tuition scholarship funding, but it is not yet secured.

Fill Out the Interest Form Here

Eligibility for the Pilot Training & Mentoring Program

  • Christian international student currently studying or soon to study in a New York City metro area university

  • Christian young adult, between 21-30 years of age at the time of application.

  • Of strong Christian faith, in good standing within their local church.

  • Has been granted acceptance into a NYC Metro Area university and can provide the appropriate documentation, is granted the appropriate student visa for at least two years

  • Can demonstrate financial independence for tuition and living expenses while enrolled for a minimum of two years. (Students who can demonstrate financial need are eligible to be considered for tuition scholarships)

  • Must remain enrolled and in good standing at a university for the two consecutive years that they are a part of the program (to retain their student visa).  

  • Be able to demonstrate former ministry experience within their local context

  • Demonstrates a passion for evangelism and discipleship, particularly among the peoples of the world with the least access to the Gospel. 

  • Has completed their bachelor degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Priority is given to those who:

  • Are entering a graduate or PhD program, committed for a minimum of two years of study in the NYC metro area.

  • Can articulate a compelling vision for future ministry after they have completed their studies and OPT.

  • Can articulate the impact of their future ministry on those within the unreached people group classification, such as which is measured by Joshua Project, or those who are particularly vulnerable or marginalized (such as those impacted by human trafficking). 

  • Demonstrate that they are high potential, high capacity young leaders, with the ability to be in graduate school full time while also enrolled in this program.  There will be very little outside free time.

Application Open: January to July 2026

Applications Reviewed, Invitations Extended- June-August 2026

Application Process:

  • Complete the Interest Form here

  • We will email you the formal Application Form 

  • References: Provide five letters of reference (local pastor, family member, friend, mentor, and community leader) (if the student is coming from a context where there is no church/pastor, other references will be accepted)

  • Finances: Provide the requested documentation of financial independence for the duration of the two year residential program. If applicable, fill out the request for a SA-WCH tuition scholarship.

  • Essay: Write an essay of three to five pages, explaining their vision for future ministry and how they believe their participation in the SA-WCH Residential Mentoring Program will contribute towards their growth, training, and Kingdom-focused future impact.  

  • Video: Create a video introducing yourself, your friends/family, your community context, your vision for the future God has called you to, and anything else you’d like to add.  Creativity and innovation is encouraged. 15 minutes maximum length.  Upload here

  • Multiple interviews will be schedule with the selection committee

Selection Process:

  • Student must submit all requested documents and video, in full, by the published deadline.

  • SA-WCH will send a letter of acknowledgement of the individuals’ application.

  • The application materials are organized and submitted to the Board-Appointed Selection Committee.

  • The Selection Committee enters a time of review of materials and discussion.

  • A select group of applicants will be granted interviews with the Selection Committee. Several rounds of interviews may be necessary.

  • After interviews, final selections are made and participants are notified of acceptance.

Training & Mentoring Program Specifics

Students who are accepted into the World Changers’ House 2026-2027 Pilot Training & Mentoring program will have three main areas of focus (1) Participate in leadership development and disciple-making training (2) Participate in local ISM outreach as student leaders, and (3) grow deep in formative community.

Structure: 

  • August orientation and training retreat, activities in NYC

  • Participate in three Sunday night training & worship/prayer sessions per month

  • Meet 2x/month with program-appointed mentors 

  • Participate in student conferences

  • Participate in ConnectNYC monthly dinners and outreach among other international students through partnership with ISI staff and other ISM organizations.

  • Full schedule available upon request

Fill Out the Interest Form Here