The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship brings together a carefully curated group of promising entrepreneurs who are eager to make a difference in the world.
It provides them with essential resources, expert guidance, and mentorship as they develop innovative initiatives aimed at tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
For undergraduate and graduate students at the ideation stage of their social impact projects known as Commitments to Action, CGI University offers a comprehensive, year-round leadership development program.
This initiative is designed to empower students globally, providing a dynamic, entirely online learning experience that nurtures a vibrant community of aspiring leaders and social entrepreneurs.
As a participant, you will benefit from a robust curriculum focused on social impact, which includes interactive online training modules, personalized mentorship opportunities, and a wealth of networking experiences with CGI University partners, fellow students, alumni, and industry experts.
This multi-faceted engagement ensures that you are not just learning in a vacuum; you are connecting with a diverse ecosystem that supports and amplifies your efforts to create transformative solutions to some of humanity’s most significant challenges.
Program Overview:
- The program is sponsored by the Clinton Global Initiative University
- Open to all nationalities
- The program host country is the USA
- The deadline for application is December 20th, 2024
About Clinton Global Initiative University:
The dynamic and spirited student community at Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) is passionately committed to devising innovative solutions for some of the most pressing challenges facing our world today.
This unique platform offers aspiring leaders a valuable opportunity to connect and collaborate with distinguished experts across various fields, including business, technology, and social impact.
CGI U represents a vibrant, year-round ecosystem of learning, leadership, and proactive engagement that draws thousands of undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds and corners of the globe each year.
The journey begins with an inspiring global gathering, where participants, renowned subject matter experts, and influential innovators come together to share ideas, forge connections, and ignite meaningful change.
Benefits of the Fellowships:
Through CGI and its network, CGI Fellows have access to networks, partnerships, resources, and mentorship. This gives Fellows the chance to compete for funds, get access to knowledge, and work together to improve the success of their initiatives.
Get a complimentary travel to New York City in September 2025 to attend the Clinton Global Initiative 2025 Annual Meeting. Registration for conferences, travel costs, and lodging are all covered.
CGI Fellows are invited exclusively to events designed to establish relationships among peers, promote a sense of community within the cohort, network, and report progress on their Commitments to Action.
By the objectives they outlined in their original Commitment to Action application, fellows must quantify and report the effects of their projects.
Requirements:
When applying for admission, you must be at least eighteen years old.
Action commitment in line with a CGI target area
Your current CV or resume
Answers to three essay questions about partnerships, leadership, and entrepreneurship
Recommendation letter
How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements and want to apply, click the link below