Applications are open for the Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2026 ninth cohort, inviting emerging leaders committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Spearheaded by the Ban Ki-moon Foundation, the program is designed to strengthen youth-led action by supporting localized changemaker projects aligned with the UN Agenda 2030 framework.
Program Timeline
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Application Deadline: 4 March 2026
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Program Start: April 2026
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Duration: 8–9 months (Fully Virtual)
About the Program
The scholarship selects 16 young changemakers aged 20–35 from eligible countries across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. These selected scholars will be joined by one student from Management Center Innsbruck, forming a cohort of 17 participants.
Throughout the program, scholars design and implement a community-based project addressing one or more SDGs. Participants receive structured mentorship, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, expert-led workshops, and entrepreneurship training focused on sustainable development. A two-week summer school hosted by MCI University is fully covered, alongside participation in additional training sessions.
Applicants may save their application draft and return before final submission.
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