• October 19 - 21, 2018
  • Partially Funded
  • University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Hosted by President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, the 11th annual CGI U meeting will take place October 19-21, 2018 at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Through the CGI University Network and other opportunities, over $750,000 in funding will be available to select CGI U 2018 students to help them turn their ideas into action. Applicants can apply as an individual or as a group of up to three students.

Location:

United States

Benefits

The CGI U 2018 meeting will provide the following benefits:

  • Opportunities for student commitment-makers to network with one another
  • Attend skill sessions  with leading social innovators
  • A chance to network with alumni mentors.

Eligibilities

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled in an institution of higher education at the time of application. (Ex: A student graduating in the Spring of 2018 would be eligible to apply.)
  • Students who will be at least 18 years of age and enrolled in an institution of higher education by October 2018 are also eligible to apply. (Ex: A high school senior who turns 18 years of age in June 2018 and commences university studies by October 2018 or a university graduate enrolling in an advanced degree program by October 2018 would also be eligible to apply.)
  • 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.
Eligible Regions: Open for All

Application Process

  • Students interested in attending CGI U can apply as either an individual or a group.
  • Individual: A student may apply to attend CGI U as an individual. This student makes a Commitment to Action that he or she will carry out individually, or applies to attend CGI U as the sole representative of a larger organization.
  • Group: Up to three students may apply to attend CGI U as a group. These students collaborate on a Commitment to Action and apply to attend the meeting together to represent their project or initiative. The group must appoint a group leader to fill out the first part of the CGI U application (which includes the Commitment to Action), and the additional group members will receive emails from CGI U with instructions on how to complete their portions of the application. It is the responsibility of the group leader to ensure that all group members complete their portions of the application.
  • To be considered for admission, all applicants are required to make a Commitment to Action. A Commitment to Action is a new, specific, and measurable initiative that addresses a pressing challenge in one of CGI U’s five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, or Public Health.
  • After making a Commitment to Action, fill out and submit the online application form.

Application Deadline: April 24, 2018

Application ClosedOfficial link

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If you have any questions about the application, please email [email protected]
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