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After the success of multiple cycles of the Global Citizen Scholarship Program, the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC) is excited to announce the 7th round of the Global Citizen Scholarship.
This initiative aims to empower young African global citizens committed to taking action for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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The Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens Scholarship is a fully virtual program designed to empower young African change-makers. Participants will address one or more SDGs in their community by proposing and implementing a localized SDG Micro-Project.
The program includes a summer school, peer-to-peer mentoring, and expert training and workshops on specific topics.
The training targets 17 young African change-makers, ages 20 to 35, from the following countries:
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Cameroon
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
Eligibility
- African youth regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation
- Citizenship from Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ethiopia, or Kenya
- Age group: 20-35
- Completion of at least a Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Strong dedication to SDGs and global citizenship ideals
- Minimum English level B2 (European Standards)
Benefits
- Enhancement of skills on Agenda 2030 and SDGs
- Knowledge elevation in entrepreneurship for sustainable development
- Connection with professional networks
- Full cost coverage for a one-week Summer School training with MCI Innsbruck
- Coverage of other expert workshops
- Peer-to-peer mentoring
- Seed funding of $500 to support the implementation of an SDG Micro-Project
- Certificate of Achievement signed by Co-chairs of the Ban Ki-moon Centre
Application Process
During the nomination process, enter personal and professional details, SDG Micro-Project information, and attach:
- Motivational statement
- Portrait picture (JPEG or PNG format)
- Introduction video (max 30 seconds, MP4 or MOV format)
- CV
- Project outline of SDG Micro Project idea
Deadline: February 25, 2024
