With the start of ILC, we are eager to create a global network of ambassadors! Represent ILC locally, inspire peers, organize language-focused events, and foster a community around linguistics. It's a great leadership opportunity and valuable addition to your profile.
Be at least 14 years old, passionate about language and linguistics, and willing to actively promote ILC. Certificates are awarded to active ambassadors (linked to e1 Pre-Final participant).
As an ILC Ambassador, your mission is to spark curiosity about linguistics and language analysis, deepen interest in how language works among students, and support the ILC initiative in your region through promoting linguistics by organizing activities and raising awareness for language analysis in your community, building a local linguistics group to bring together interested students for ongoing learning and collaboration, increasing participation by encouraging students in your school, city, or country to take part in ILC, and supporting participants by answering questions, providing guidance, and serving as a local point of contact.
Example activities include hosting linguistics workshops, organizing language puzzle sessions, and mentoring students for the ILC. Ambassadors also engage schools and promote the competition through outreach and social media. See Activity Ideas PDF
In addition to gaining valuable career experience through our global network, ILC Ambassadors enjoy a range of hands-on benefits: Represent ILC in your region and start a local linguistics or language club, receive an official ILC Ambassador Certificate for active participation, boost your CV with international leadership and outreach experience, get priority for financial aid for Pre-Final Round fees (Learn More), apply for project funding via our Ambassador Engagement Support (Learn More), be recognized on the ILC website and social media, and access global learning and scholarship opportunities through our network.
Annual awards recognize outstanding dedication and impact. Ambassadors can also progress through levels (Newcomer to Honoured) based on activity, experience, and participants encouraged. Ambassador Award Details
The ILC Ambassador application involves two stages: Stage 1 - Submit the online application form along with your CV, academic transcript, a letter of motivation, and any optional certificates. Applications are reviewed within seven days. Stage 2 - Selected candidates will submit a short personal introduction video and complete a custom linguistics problem set. Final decisions are typically communicated within seven days.