Ways to Support
The World Affairs Seminar
The Wisconsin World Affairs Council, Inc. doing business as the World Affairs Seminar is a 501(c)3 tax exempt educational organization, certified by the State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions as a Charitable Organization. We accept contributions to support operations, student scholarships, and programs. Gifts may be made by mail, electronic transfer, or by phone. We accept credit cards, cash, checks, and appreciated securities. “In Kind” donations may be accepted upon approval of the Executive Director. Receipts are provided for all gifts and payments. Please check with your tax professional with regard to the deductibility of this gift or payment. We greatly appreciate your support.
Sponsor a Delegate Today
Discounts
- $50.00 Early Bird Discount: for fees received by February 29, 2026
- $50.00/Student Delegate Group Discount: for organizations sending 4 or more students.
- Download a promotional PowerPoint here to share with your club or organization!
- Discounts may be combined!
How to Sponsor Delegates
Give partial or full scholarships
Like most things in life, the more you put into your sponsorship, the more your club or organization will take away. Consider paying for some or all of a student’s tuition to the World Affairs Seminar. Let this act as a stepping stone to a relationship with the youth in your community. Invite them to meetings before and after the Seminar so that they can see what your organization does, and you will be able to see how the World Affairs Seminar changes lives from the participant themselves.
Co-sponsor with another service organization
One lesson learned at the World Affairs Seminar is we must all work together to make this world a better place. We practice this creed in every aspect of our program, including with sponsorship. In large cities with multiple Rotary or Lions clubs, for example, many will collectively send students. In other communities, the local Rotary and Lions clubs will together sponsor students. There is no limit as to what we can do working together.
Ask Students to give a Presentation
Most clubs already require that the participant give a presentation to their club upon return from the World Affairs Seminar. This presentation gives the participant the chance to share their experiences, and allows the organization to get an idea of what their sponsorship went towards. As an organization committed to youth and their community, you may also consider working with participants on community projects. Consider your sponsorship a beginning of a partnership with your organization and the youth in your community.
Donate
Contributions such as yours have already helped hundreds of future leaders become inspired and learn more about world issues.
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