Candidate Resources

Nominations for CALI Class 17 will be accepted from September 12th to December 15th, 2023. You’ll receive an email with a nomination link. Please remember that each nominee requires a separate nomination form.

Nominees can be based in any of the following Central American countries: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Fellows’ educational backgrounds vary widely, from no college degree to post-doctoral work. Fluency in English is necessary as the program is conducted in English.

Although there are no specific employment criteria, the majority of each Class comes from the business sector.

Successful nominees are accomplished entrepreneurial-spirited individuals who have already achieved considerable success in their sector.

Yes, please inform your nominee about the nomination and encourage them to complete the application form. It’s crucial they understand the program, its goals, time commitment, and requirements.

Encourage your nominee to authentically engage with the application process, promptly answer communications, and express their unique background and experiences.

Each nominator should provide a unique perspective on the candidate. If multiple nominations share similar information, a supportive email suffices; otherwise, a full recommendation is valuable.

The nominator’s credentials do not influence the selection process. What matters is your ability to provide insight into the nominee’s potential for leadership.

We seek candidates who have achieved significant success and are at an inflection point, ready to make a difference using their platforms. They should be willing to engage authentically and commit to a lifelong impact journey. More information on our selection criteria may be found here.

Leaders unwilling to engage in authentic dialogue and self-examination might not fit the Fellowship’s ethos. Those unable to commit fully to the program’s requirements might also be less suitable.

Yes, there’s an initial screening based on objective criteria. Success in their field, evidence of entrepreneurial spirit and experience, as well as age are evaluated.

We further evaluate diversity, including various perspectives and experiences, to create a rich cohort. This may involve reaching out to nominators for additional insights.

An interview invitation signifies that your candidate has the potential to become a CALI Fellow.

Not necessarily. Factors such as timing, competition, or fit for a specific year could affect the decision. Please remain patient and open to future considerations.

CALI Fellows must commit to four seminars over 22 months, 100% attendance, complete readings, and initiate an impact venture. Lifelong engagement is expected beyond the program.

Commitment to attending seminars and starting a meaningful venture is non-negotiable. The inability to commit to these eliminates nominees for the current cycle.

If the candidate was rolled over from the last nomination period, an update is sufficient. Otherwise, a new nomination is required.

Due to the confidential nature of the process, we cannot share specific information about selection decisions.

Ideally, you should know enough to explain why they are an excellent choice for the Fellowship. Personal connection isn’t always necessary.

This can happen. Many highly qualified leaders may not fit the class mosaic for a specific year or years.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept nominees from other Aspen Global Leadership Network programs.