Deadline:
December 20, 2024
Location(s)
Online
Virtual
Overview
The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI University) is an international year-round leadership development program for undergraduate and graduate students who are in the ideation phase of a social impact initiative, also referred to as a Commitment to Action. CGI University is a fully virtual program that supports a community of student leaders and entrepreneurs from around the globe who are developing innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
This year-round engagement includes: a social impact curriculum, virtual training and mentorship opportunities, and a wide range of networking opportunities with CGI University partners, peers, alumni, staff, and leaders in the field.
Details
Founded by President Bill Clinton in 2007, CGI University is a community of students who are taking action together on pressing challenges facing their campuses, communities, and the world. Through the Clinton Global Initiative’s power of convening and Commitment to Action model, more than 12,500 students have made an impact in over 160 countries and all 50 states — with the support of more than $4.8 million in funding from CGI University’s corporate and university partners. Now in its 18th year, CGI University’s year-round program engages students, alumni, colleges and universities, and influential voices in creating new ways to effect change on the topics that matter most to emerging leaders.
APPROACH
Over the course of the program, rising leaders participate in trainings, modules, and tailored events that help formulate their ideas and provide the necessary resources, feedback, and tools to transform their ideas into action.
- LEARNING: CGI U offers one-of-a-kind training, resources, and personalized mentorship on how to ideate, design, implement, and evaluate a social impact project.
- LEADERSHIP: Through a year-round curriculum, hosted on edX, that includes student networking and engagement events, CGI U provides unique opportunities to connect aspiring leaders with leading experts in business, technology, social impact and each other.
- ACTION: CGI U participants are selected on the strength of their Commitment to Action. CGI U helps them formulate their ideas and provides the necessary resources, feedback, tools, and potential funding streams to turn their ideas into action.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Application opens: October 15, 2024
- Apply by November 20, 2024 for early decision
- Apply by December 20, 2024 for regular decision
- Students accepted: February 2025
- CGI U program commences: April 2025
- CGI U program graduation: December 2025
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission.
- Applicants must be enrolled at least part-time in an accredited institution of higher learning.
- The early consideration deadline is November 20, 2024, and the final application deadline is December 20, 2024.
Dates
Deadline: December 20, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
ACCEPTED STUDENTS RECEIVE ACCESS TO:
- CGI U’s social impact curriculum, hosted on edX
- Interactive trainings and group mentorship
- Identification and growth of entrepreneurship and workforce development skills
- Development of early-stage social impact ideas into scalable projects and businesses
- Peer collaboration with a global exchange of ideas, comprised of diverse students from over 80 countries and across all types of higher education institutions
- Invitations to virtual events with best-in-class speakers
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
