The Olmsted Scholar Program USN Screening Board 15 Nov 2017 “The greatest leaders must be educated broadly”

Mission Statement To provide outstanding young military leaders and unsurpassed opportunity to achieve fluency in a foreign language, pursue graduate study at an overseas university, and acquire an in-depth understanding of foreign cultures, thereby further equipping them to serve in positions of great responsibility as senior leaders in the United States Armed Forces.

Scholar Objectives Learn a foreign language fluently Experience a foreign culture in depth Study in liberal arts subjects Earn a master’s degree routinely Interact with foreign citizens continually Grasp how others see the United States Enjoy fully quality time with family Prepare for future military leadership

Becoming a Scholar Active duty officers in specified career fields can apply (next slide) Application between 3 Years Commissioned and 11 Years Total Active Military Federal Service – no waivers Navadmin 082/17 was issued to allow designators 131x and 132x the opportunity to participate in a 3 year trial program that expands the service eligibility requirement from no more than 11 years to no more than 13.5 years. Given the compressed career timeline for Aviators through Department Head, this trial program is intended to evaluate whether this change would enable greater participation during a time frame that does not jeopardize career viability. Apply to Service Personnel Commands … Annual Message & Website Screening by Service Boards in Summer/Fall Interview by Olmsted Panel – Jan - Feb Final determination by Olmsted Board of Directors – March Services notify selected Scholars

Overseas Studies Olmsted BoD makes determination of city/school Based on candidate’s input! Never sent to a country not on candidate’s list Service HQ recommendations also a factor Study in the liberal arts - no science, engineering, business, etc. Scholar responsible for getting orders, passports, enrolling in foreign university Former Scholars can provide info regarding school, city, etc. Scholar reports on our website are very helpful

US Navy Eligible Career Fields Code Specialty 111X Surface Warfare 112X Submarine Warfare 113X Special Warfare (SEAL) 114X Special Operations (EOD, Diving, Salvage) 131X Navy Aviator (Pilot) 132X Navy Aviator (NFO) 181X Cryptologic Warfare 182X Information Professional 183X Intelligence 310X Supply Corps

Selection Criteria Professional Performance & Leadership Potential (Fitness Reports, Awards, Career Progression and Career Field) Scholastic Performance (Undergraduate Performance, GREs, DLAB, Honors Conferred, Master’s Work) Understanding of & Enthusiasm for the Program (Program's Purpose, Flexibility, Adaptability, Family Support) Ambassadorial Attributes (Communication Skills, Knowledge of US Issues & History, Community Involvement) Career Timing Critical

Program Since Inception 58 Classes since 1960 634 Scholars 218 Foreign Universities 60 Countries 44 Languages 45 Female Scholars 42 Flag/General Officers

2015-2018 Navy Scholars LTJG SWO Dresden, Germany LT AVIATION Belgrade, Serbia LCDR Budapest, Hungary EOD Freiburg, Germany Guilin, China SUB Izmir, Turkey/Berlin Krakow, Poland Kyoto, Japan Ljubljana, Slovenia Lyon, France INTEL Mexico City, Mexico Mt. Scopus, Israel New Delhi, India Prague, Czech Republic Santiago, Chile Seoul, Korea Strasbourg, France Tartu, Estonia Thessaloniki, Greece Trg Marsala, Croatia

“The greatest leaders must be educated broadly” Summary General Olmsted’s Vision More Important Today Than Ever International Focus and Cultural Understanding is Critical A Force-multiplier for Military then Civilian Careers Unique Career Opportunity Life-changing Experience of Personal and Professional Growth www.olmstedfoundation.org “The greatest leaders must be educated broadly”