[ENGLISH] For full functionality of this website, it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Please enable javascript and reload the page.
[FRANÇAIS] Pour avoir acces a toutes les fonctionnalités de ce siteweb, il est nécessaire d'activer JavaScript. Veuillez activer javascript et actualiser la page.
Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program, 2022
Friday, March 29, 2024

Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program, 2022

Pour lire le contenu en Français, veuillez cliquer sur le drapeau → 
  • Français
 DEADLINE :
 TYPE :Training
 FUNDING : Fully Funded
 PLACE : Online
STATUS : Closed

Applications are being received for the Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program. The program empowers young, active global citizen-leaders who are engaged for the SDGs and may otherwise not have access to valuable educational opportunities, networking experiences, and peer-to-peer exchange. The scholarship includes the opportunity to attend specialized academic training, join international fora, network with high-level changemakers, attend expert skills training and workshops, benefit from one-on-one mentoring, and profit from the peer-to-peer exchange.

In 2022, the Ban Ki-moon Centre will select 15 young African global citizen leaders for the program who are passionate about taking action for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Scholars will attend the University of Bordeaux’s Summer School on “Sustainable African Cities” and additional special skills training with MCI the Entrepreneurial University.

The selected scholars will also be responsible for proposing and implementing their own SDG Micro-Project in their community during the scholarship period (May – December 2022). SDG Micro-Projects are localized projects addressing one or more of the SDGs in a given community and context. Scholars will receive a 500€ seed grant to support their project and will receive project management training and guidance throughout the project proposal and implementation process.

Program Details

  • Host Institutions: University of Bordeaux (France) and the Management Center Innsbruck in Austria.
  • Study field: SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
  • Duration: May – December 2022.
  • Number of Scholarships: 15.
  • Target group: Open to citizens of Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Morocco.

Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program Benefits

Selected candidates for this scholarship program will have the following benefits:

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

Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program Eligibility

To apply for this 8th UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon scholarship program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • be African youth from one of 5 African countries with rising cities experiencing rapid urbanization: Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Morocco.
  • be age group 20-35
  • be graduate or doctoral/post-doctoral students OR be recent graduates of a Master’s level degree or higher.
  • demonstrate strong dedication to the SDGs (particularly SDG 11) and the ideals of global citizenship.
  • provide evidence that they may otherwise not have access to such an opportunity.
  • provide proof of a minimum English level B2 (European Standards).

Other Opportunities

  1. Sophie Germain Master Scholarship in France;
  2. Slovak Government Scholarship for International Students;
  3. Top 35 Scholarships to Study in Europe for All (Currently Open);
  4. Top 30 Government Scholarships (Currently Open).

How to Apply for the Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program

To apply for this Europe scholarship, please submit the following materials to [email protected] by the deadline.

  1. Current CV, including date of birth and nationality
  2. Scan of passport or other formal ID
  3. Proof of academic titles and/or enrollment confirmation
  4. Letter of motivation (max 500 words)
    • Why do you want to receive this scholarship?
    • Why do you want to attend the “Sustainable African Cities” summer school with the University of Bordeaux?
    • What makes YOU a global citizen?
    • Why would you otherwise not have access to this opportunity?
  5. SDG Micro-Project pitch (max 500 words)
    • Describe a project that you would like to implement for the SDGs in your community, particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
    • It does not need to be a formal proposal; however, it should include a short description of a challenge you wish to address and a manageable project idea that you could implement with the available financial resources (500 euros seed funding) and whatever other funds you may be able to gather.
    • If you can already think of partners who you would like to work with (local NGOs, schools, companies, city councils etc.), please list these.
    • Should you be chosen for the scholarship; you will be able to adjust and revise the idea as you go through the program.
    • To learn about projects that have already been implemented by our scholars, fellows, and mentoring pairs, please click here.

Note : Please kindly note that the Scholarship Program will be held in an entirely virtual format.

The deadline to submit applications is . For more details on the Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

Official page  

Please share this opportunity with friends and relatives on :

Reply or Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Please read the content and available comments before asking a question. There will be no response to questions where the answers are available on the page and/or in the comments.

×

Never Miss An Opportunity Again !

Please enter your email to receive notifications of latest opportunities.