Clinton Global Initiative University Program 2021

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Deadline: 15 January 2021
Open to: undergraduate and graduate students across the world
Benefits: high-touch mentorship; a social impact curriculum; funding streams; and student engagement events

DESCRIPTION

The Clinton Global Initiative University is looking for higher education student leaders who are committed to take action in their community to address a pressing challenge.

They are looking for undergraduate and graduate students across the world who are motivated to make a positive change in the areas of education, environment and climate change, peace and human rights, poverty alleviation, and public health.

ELIGIBILITY

  • You are eligible to apply to the CGI U Class of 2021 if you have never previously been accepted to CGI U;
  • You are at least 18 years of age; and
  • Currently enrolled in an institution of higher education at the time of application.

Applications will be reviewed by the CGI U Selection Committee. All applicants will be notified of admissions decisions in February 2021. The CGI U Selection Committee is committed to selecting a diverse cohort of students – representing different backgrounds, experiences, regions, institutions, academic studies, and project areas – that demonstrate the motivation to tackle specific challenges, the capacity to develop their leadership skills, and a dedication to CGI U’s year-long program.

BENEFITS

Students accepted into CGI U will participate in a year-round program that includes access to: high-touch mentorship; a social impact curriculum; funding streams; and student engagement events, including the CGI U 2021 virtual annual meeting hosted by Howard University.

Additional programming will also be offered to students through partnerships with the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, with a focus on civic issues and fiscal sustainability; IBM to help students develop app-based projects that address COVID-19 and climate change through Call for Code; and Verizon to help students develop innovative technology solutions to pressing domestic issues, with the opportunity to win a spot in an accelerator program and pitch for seed funding.

HOW TO APPLY

For more information, visit the official website.