Apply for the Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2026. Fully virtual 8-9 month SDG leadership program. €500 seed funding, Ban Ki-moon certificate. For ages 20-35 in Nigeria, Africa, and Asia.
The Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2026 (9th annual cohort) is now open for applications. Organized by the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens, Management Centre Innsbruck (MCI), and RELX, this fully virtual initiative empowers young leaders to turn the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into impactful local action.
Global Citizen Scholarship Summary
| Program Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizers | Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens, MCI, RELX |
| Edition | 9th Annual Cohort |
| Format | Fully Virtual |
| Duration | 8 to 9 months (April 2026 start) |
| Application Deadline | Wednesday, 4 March 2026 (11:55 PM CET) |
Global Citizen Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the eligibility Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2026, applicants must meet the following:
- Be between 20 and 35 years old at the time of application.
- Young leaders must come from selected countries in:
- Nigeria
- Cameroon
- Ethiopia
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Sierra Leone
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
- Only 17 scholars will be selected globally:
- 16 from the eligible regions above
Global Citizen Scholarship Benefits
- €500 grant to kickstart community project (upon proposal approval)
- Prestigious certificate signed by Ban Ki-moon (former UN Secretary-General) and Dr. Heinz Fischer
- Full tuition coverage for all workshops and virtual summer school
- Lifelong access to global sustainable development practitioners
- Structured support to deliver measurable community impact
Global Citizen Scholarship
Interested candidates should submit applications through the official Ban Ki-moon Centre portal by clicking the button below, demonstrating clear SDG commitment and community project concept.
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