The Global Citizen Scholarship Program empowers exceptional young people by facilitating their participation in international conferences as well as tailor-made, short-term academic training and supporting and mentoring them during the development of their own “SDG Micro-Project.”

The scholarship includes the chance to attend renowned international fora, interact and network with high-level change-makers, access specialized educational seminars and training, and gain insights from expert mentors and workshops provided by the Centre.

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Benefits of Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholarship 2021

• Online summer school with the University of Bordeaux on “African Cities in 2030” (May 31 – June 4, 2021).
• Virtual expert workshops on the SDGs, project management, fundraising, and more.
• Participation at the virtual RELX Inspiration Day June 2021.
• One-on-one mentoring by professors at the University of Bordeaux and high-level partners of the Ban Ki-moon
• Centre during the implementation of an individual SDG Micro-Project.
• Possible virtual or in-person participation at the “Africa-France Summit on Sustainable Cities and Regions” in Montpellier, France (July 8 – 11, 2021).
• Certificate of Achievement after the successful completion of the SDG Micro-Project, signed by Ban Ki-Moon and Heinz Fischer.
• Alumni Network membership for scholars who successfully complete the program.

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Eligibility

• Open to all African youth regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation
• Age group 20-35
• Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of a master’s program, be working towards a Ph.D., or be within
• 2 years of graduation from a master’s program or higher.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong dedication to SDGs and the ideals of global citizenship.
• Applicants must provide evidence that they may otherwise not have access to such an opportunity.
• Applicants must provide proof of a minimum English level B2 (European Standards)
• Further showcasing of scholars and selected projects.

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Documents Required

• CV
• Scan of passport or other formal ID
• Proof of academic titles and/or enrollment confirmation
• Letter of motivation (max 500 words)
  -Why do you want to receive this scholarship?
  -Why do you want to attend the “Africa Cities in 2030” summer school with the University of Bordeaux?
  -What makes YOU a global citizen?
  -Why would you otherwise not have access to this opportunity?
• SDG Micro-Project pitch (max 500 words)

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