Call for Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2026 is open now!!!
After multiple cycles of the Global Citizen Scholarship Program, the Ban Ki-moon Foundation announces another call for applications for what will be the 9th round of our Global Citizen Scholarship Program with the objective to empower young global citizens who are passionate about taking action for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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The GC Scholarship is a fully virtual scholarship program that empowers young changemakers to address one or more of the SDGs in their community by proposing and implementing a localized changemaker project whilst also benefitting from a summer school as well as peer-to-peer mentoring and various expert trainings and workshops on specific topics.
The GC Scholarship program targets 16 young changemakers, ages 20 to 35 from the following African, Middle Eastern, South Asian and Southeast Asian countries. Selected applicants will be joined by one Management Center Innsbruck University student, forming a cohort of 17 changemakers participating in this year’s scholarship. Over the course of 8-9 months, the selected Scholars will get the chance to enhance their skillset on the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, elevate their knowledge with regards to the field of entrepreneurship for sustainable development, and connect with professional networks.
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Change Makers Projects are initiatives created and implemented by Ban Ki-moon Foundation fellows, mentees, or scholars, that tackle one or more SDGs on a local, national, or international level. The projects vary in size and concept but share the common goal of finding a solution to the challenges faced in achieving the 2030 Agenda. Using the filters below you can explore a selection of highlighted projects spanning over several years and countries.
Young change makers have a crucial role to play in the implementation of the SDGs. The BKMF encourages and trains young global citizens to undertake Change Makers Projects all over the globe in their local communities. With these projects, the young leaders address a specific societal challenge that needs to be transformed into an opportunity. BKMF fellows, scholars, and mentees are encouraged to spot a real-world challenge, work on solutions, and venture out to make a change with targeted actions for the SDGs that reach a wide network of people. The BKMF programs encourage a spirit of “learning by doing”; from initial ideation to the final steps of project implementation, the BKMF offers guidance and mentorship, aimed at scaling the success and impact of Change Makers Projects.
Location:
OnlineBenefits
- Full cost coverage for a two-week summer school training with Management Center Innsbruck University.
- Seed funding of €500 to support the implementation of a changemaker project (distributed after successful project proposal submission).
- Access to expert-led workshops and specialized trainings and Peer-to-peer mentoring.
- Networking opportunities with professionals and fellow changemakers.
- A certificate of achievement signed by H.E. Ban Ki-moon and H.E. Dr. Heinz Fischer upon successful completion.
Eligibilities
- Applicants must hold citizenship of one of the eligible countries listed below.
- Applicants must be between 20 – 35 years of age at the time of application
- Applicants must have completed at least a Master’s degree (in exceptional cases, a successfully completed first year of Master’s studies will suffice)
- Applicants must demonstrate strong dedication to SDGs and the ideals of global citizenship.
- Applicants must have a minimum English level B2 (European Standards)
Application Process
- Click the Apply Now Button. Then you will need to click “Get Started” to create an account using your email address before you can start the application.
- Once logged in, you will be asked to provide:
- Your personal details (e.g. name, contact information, date of birth, address, citizenship, gender, education, language competence, short profile description).
- Your professional details (e.g. academic titles, name of organization, function).
- Changemaker project information (title, issues and SDGs tackled, general process and implementation).
- A project outline of your changemaker project idea.
- Your motivational statement and CV.
- A portrait picture of yourself (JPEG or PNG format).
- An introduction video of yourself (max 60 seconds, MP4 or MOV format).
Application Deadline: March 4, 2026 (9 Days Remaining)
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