Do you know a student passionate about making a positive impact on the world? The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity for emerging entrepreneurs to address urgent global challenges.
In its inaugural 2024 year, the CGI Fellowship program will select 25 individuals to develop CGI Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable projects that advance solutions to critical challenges including the climate crisis, global health inequity, and humanitarian crises.
“The new CGI Fellowship will give students and emerging leaders from around the world valuable new tools and opportunities as they develop solutions to some of our most urgent challenges”. Ragina Arrington, Chief Executive Officer of the CGI University program.
What the Fellows receive:
Resource access: CGI Fellows will gain access to mentorship, resources, networks, and partnerships through CGI and its network. This will enable Fellows to compete to secure funding, have access to expertise, and opportunities to collaborate to enhance the success of their projects.
Participation at the CGI Annual Meeting: Receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Annual Meeting in New York City in September 2024. This includes coverage for conference registration, travel expenses, and accommodation.
Virtual and in-person community building events: CGI Fellows to receive exclusive invitations to events that will aim to foster a sense of community within the cohort, strengthen relationships among peers, network, and share progress on their Commitments to Action.
Automatic consideration for the Greenhouse Incubator: Select Fellows to present their work to a panel of judges representing global foundations and venture capital firms.
Impact evaluation: Fellows will be required to measure and report the impact of their projects against the goals they set out in their initial Commitment to Action proposal.
How students can apply
Students can apply through the CGI Fellowships web pages. The application process includes responding to three essay prompts on entrepreneurship, leadership, and partnerships. They can also register to attend a webinar to discover more.
The deadline for applications is 15 March.