Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program

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Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program

Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program

Applications are now open for the Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program. The program aims to empower young, active global citizen-leaders who are engaged in the SDGs and may otherwise not have access to valuable educational opportunities, networking experiences, and peer-to-peer exchange.

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Details

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships

Host Institution(s): Various/Virtual

Scholarship Worth: Full Funding

Number of Awards: 15 Scholarships

Study Level: Postgraduate

Nationality: International Students.

Eligibility Criteria 

  • African youth from one of 5 African countries with rising cities experiencing rapid urbanization: Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Morocco.
  • The age group of 20-35
  • Applicants must be a graduate or doctoral/post-doctoral students OR be recent graduates of a master’s level degree or higher.
  • Applicants must demonstrate strong dedication to the SDGs (particularly SDG 11) 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)

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Program Benefits

  • Full cost coverage for summer school training with the University of Bordeaux and coverage of skills training with MCI as well as other expert workshops.
  • A 500€ seed grant to support the implementation of an SDG Micro-Project to be distributed after the successful submission of a project proposal.
  • Certificate of Achievement awarded after the successful completion of the SDG Micro-Project signed by Co-chairs of the Ban Ki-moon Centre.
  • Alumni Network membership for scholars who successfully complete the program and earn their certificate.
  • Further platforming of scholars and selected projects on RELX’s SDG Resource Centre, the BKMC website, social media, and international forums.

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Application Procedures

How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates are requested to submit the following materials to scholars@bankimooncentre.org by the deadline.

  • Current CV, including date of birth and nationality.
  • Scan of passport or other formal ID
  • Proof of academic titles and/or enrollment confirmation.
  • Letter of motivation (max 500 words, see specifications at official site)
  • SDG Micro-Project pitch (max 500 words, see specifications at the official site)

Application Deadline: April 3, 2022, 11 PM CET

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