The Columbia World Affairs Council brings people together to explore global issues,
​engage with distinguished speakers, and build a more internationally connected community.
​Choose the membership from the menu below that fits how you want to participate.
*All memberships to the Columbia World Affairs Council are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.​

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​Individual memberships

Organizational memberships

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Student — $20
For students interested in global affairs, international careers, and community conversation

• Program announcements and invitations to events
• Access to volunteer, internship, and networking opportunities when available
• Eligibility for World Affairs Councils of America opportunities and affiliate benefits, including subscription discounts, scholarships, invitations to national conferences, and travel programs

Individual — $75
For anyone who wants to participate regularly in the Council’s programs and community

• All Student benefits
• One named adult membership
• Member-priced admission to Global Vision Award Gala
• Access to discounted Council travel opportunities, when offered
• Voting privileges in electing the CWAC Board of Directors

Household — $100
For two adults in the same household

• All Individual benefits for two named adults.

Leadership Circle — $250
For members who want to provide meaningful annual support while enjoying closer connection to the Council’s work

• All Household benefits for up to two named adults.
• Recognition at the annual meeting and on the website, unless anonymity is preferred.
• Opportunities for small-group conversations with visiting speakers or dignitaries from other countries, including opportunities to host dinner for IVLP or other visiting dignitaries in your home.

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Academic & Nonprofit Partner — $300
For K–12 schools, colleges and universities, nonprofits, libraries, museums, and civic organizations

• Up to two named or transferable member seats
• Member-priced admission to Global Vision Award Gala
• Organizational recognition at the annual meeting
• Program announcements, newsletters, and invitations to events
• Opportunities to collaborate on relevant educational or community programs

Community Partner — $1,500
For companies and institutions that want meaningful employee engagement and regional visibility

• Up to four named or transferable member seats
• All Academic & Nonprofit Partner benefits
• Recognition on the CWAC website
• Opportunities to explore program collaboration, speaker nominations, or employee engagement opportunities

Global Partner — $5,000
For leading organizations that view international awareness, talent development, and community leadership as strategic priorities

• Up to six named or transferable member seats
• All Community Partner benefits
• Prominent recognition and logo on the Council’s website and an annual spotlight of your organization.
• Opportunities to engage visiting speakers or dignitaries through select receptions or small-group meetings
• Priority consideration for partnership on appropriate business, education, or global-affairs programming