Deadline:
December 20, 2024
Location(s)
Online United States of America
The CGI Fellowship is virtual except for the in-person CGI Annual Meeting in September in New York City, which all CGI Fellows are invited to attend, expenses covered.
Overview
Details
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Application opens: October 15, 2024
- Apply by November 20, 2024 for early decision
- Apply by December 20, 2024 for regular decision
- Fellows accepted: February 2025
- CGI Fellowship commences: April 2025
- CGI Annual Meeting: September 2025
- CGI Fellowship ends: End of 2025
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
- Part-time, personalized program means fellows can continue their other pursuits: full-time or part-time employment, schooling, family responsibilities
- No relocation necessary
- No cost to participate
- One-year fellowship experience is virtual except for the in-person CGI Annual Meeting in September in New York City, which all CGI Fellows are invited to attend, expenses covered
ABOUT US - DEVELOPING LEADERS, ACCELERATING SOLUTIONS
The Clinton Foundation is a nonpartisan organization founded by President Bill Clinton. Since 2001, the Foundation has transformed philanthropy through programs that develop leaders and accelerate solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
Programs founded by the Clinton Foundation include the Clinton Global Initiative, which has transformed the landscape of modern philanthropy to reach more than 500 million people in 180 countries; the Clinton Health Access Initiative, which has reached nearly 30 million people with lifesaving HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis medication by pioneering new approaches for procuring and delivering treatment; and the Clinton Presidential Center and Library, which provides civic education and cultural programming designed to inspire and inform the leaders of today, tomorrow, and generations to come.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
CRITERIA FOR APPLYING:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission
- Commitment to Action that aligns with a CGI focus area
- Current resume or CV
- Responses to three essay prompts on entrepreneurship, leadership, and partnerships
- Letter of Recommendation
Dates
Deadline: December 20, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
THE 25 ACCEPTED FELLOWS RECEIVE:
- Resource access: CGI Fellows gain access to mentorship, resources, networks, and partnerships through CGI and its network. This enables 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 2025 Annual Meeting in New York City in September 2025. This includes coverage for conference registration, travel expenses, and accommodation.
- Virtual and in-person community building events: CGI Fellows receive exclusive invitations to events that aim to foster a sense of community within the cohort, strengthen relationships among peers, network, and share progress on their Commitments to Action.
- Impact evaluation: Fellows are required to measure and report the impact of their projects against the goals they set out in their initial Commitment to Action proposal.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
