Application Deadline: December 20, 2024
Applications are now open for the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship. The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship engages a curated cohort of emerging entrepreneurs, providing critical tools and guidance as they build and implement programs that address urgent global challenges.
Launched in 2024, the CGI Fellowship program selects 25 individuals to develop CGI Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable projects that advance solutions to critical challenges in humanitarian response, women and girls equality, economic inclusion, climate resilience, and health equity.
Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission
- Commitment to Action that aligns with a CGI focus area
- Current resume or CVResponses to three essay prompts on entrepreneurship, leadership, and partnerships
- Letter of Recommendation
Benefits
The 25 accepted Fellows receive:
- Resource access: CGI Fellows gain access to mentorship, resources, networks, and partnerships through CGI and its network. This enables Fellows to compete to secure funding, have access to expertise, and opportunities to collaborate to enhance the success of their projects.
- Participation at the CGI Annual Meeting: Receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Clinton Global Initiative 2025 Annual Meeting in New York City in September 2025. This includes coverage for conference registration, travel expenses, and accommodation.
- Virtual and in-person community building events: CGI Fellows receive exclusive invitations to events that aim to foster a sense of community within the cohort, strengthen relationships among peers, network, and share progress on their Commitments to Action.
- Impact evaluation: Fellows are required to measure and report the impact of their projects against the goals they set out in their initial Commitment to Action proposal.
Timeline
- Application opens: October 15, 2024
- Apply by November 20, 2024 for early decision
- Apply by December 20, 2024 for regular decision
- Fellows accepted: February 2025
- CGI Fellowship commences: April 2025
- CGI Annual Meeting: September 2025
- CGI Fellowship ends: End of 2025
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship