Clinton Global Initiative University Program 2023 for Exceptional Students and Young Leaders

Building on the successful model of the Clinton Global Initiative, President Clinton launched the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) in 2007 to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world.

Application Deadline: 16th December 2022 at 11:59pm ET.

Eligible Countries: All

To Be Taken At (Country): USA

About the Clinton Global Initiative University: Each year, CGI U hosts a meeting where students, university representatives, topic experts, and celebrities come together to discuss and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. Students create their own Commitments to Action that address issues on campus, in local communities, or around the world. Since 2008, students have made more than 6,250 commitments, and nearly $3 million in funding has been awarded to these commitment-makers through CGI U.

Type: Entrepreneurship, Conference, Masters

Eligibility: You are eligible to apply to the CGI U Class of 2021 if you have never previously been accepted to CGI U, you are at least 18 years of age, and you are currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning at the time of application. Students may only submit one Commitment to Action; duplicate applications will not be considered.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Clinton Global Initiative University Award: CGI U provides need-based travel assistance to a limited number of students to attend the CGI U meeting. You can apply for this assistance when you apply to attend CGI U (as noted below, students are only eligible for travel assistance if they apply by the Early Decision deadline).

Duration of Program: All accepted CGI U students are expected to be available for the entirety of the scheduled dates of the four online modules outlined below. Accepted students are required to attend and fully participate in all online module activities. The average time commitment is 3 hours per module.

How to apply for Clinton Global Initiative University Award: Applications are open.

Submitting a Competitive Application

To be considered for CGI U, students must apply with a Commitment to Action: a new, specific, and measurable initiative that addresses a pressing challenge.

• Topics: Learn about CGI U’s Focus Areas and Keywords to determine the scope of your commitment.
• Preparation: Utilize the Application Preview to draft your application answers before submitting them online.
• Webinar: Join an application information webinar to have a better understanding of the CGI U 2021 application process.
• Motivation: Emphasize in your application how you are connected to the problem you are trying to solve.

• Apply Here
• Apply with a Commitment to Action: To be considered for admission, all applicants are required to design a Commitment to Action in one of CGI U’s five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details