2022 Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award for Inspiring Youth Leaders ($250,000)

Competition Grant / Award in Other
  • United States, United States
  • Apply Before : January 30, 2022

Opportunity Details

  • Opportunity ID 51830
  • Degree Non Degree Program/Certificate
  • Language Requirement Not Required
  • No. of Opportunity 3
  • Opportunity Type : Fully Funded
  • Gender MaleFemale
  • Language of Instruction English
  • Application Fee Required No
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Opportunity Description

Introduction

The application for Global Citizen Prize is now open. Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established by Cisco and Global Citizen to acknowledge and lift up a young person positively impacting the world, demonstrate the impact that young people are having on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and accelerate global problem-solving.

Moreover, the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award values an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully towards the goal of ending extreme poverty.

So, if you are the one described above, apply now to win US$250,000 to support your work.

Details of the prize

Deadline: January 30, 2022 (11:59 EDT)

Awarding Institution: Global Citizen

Semi-finalists selected and notified: On or around February 25, 2022

Number of finalists: 3

Open to: Any nationality worldwide

program location: USA

Award value and benefits

The award includes a USD 250,000 prize. The Prize will be awarded to an individual, but the money will be given to their nominated organization that the individual works for.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants whose applications wholly meet the following criteria (each category separately) would be qualified for the award.

  • Applicants should be between 18-30 years old.

Categories:

IMPACT

  • Demonstrated track-record of calculable impact at scale over the last 3-5 years advancing one or more of the Global Goals.

VISION

  • Compelling vision and solid plans for how to extend this work in the next 3-5 years, including how the prize will strengthen efforts.

CATALYST

  • Encourages other young people to place an impact on achieving one or more of the Global Goals.

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

  • Displays the values and symbolizes the spirit of a Global Citizen and a Global Problem Solver.

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION

  • Invents with technology or Internet-based communications to improve effectiveness, reach, and heighten impact.

The judging process

Candidates will be judged against criteria by a group of Global Citizen, Cisco, and independent specialists.

Announcement of winners

Out of 5-10 semi-finalists, the 3 finalists will advance to a public vote and final round of judging.

The Prize Winner will remain secret and announced either at the time of filming, live on stage at the 2022 Global Citizen Prize Ceremony or via broadcast.

How to apply?

Application for this prize is submitted electronically after completing the required information and application requirements.

Apply now

What does the application include?

The application comprises of five parts: (1) About You: Personal and Organization Information, (2) Pitch/recorded video (3) About Your Work (4) Description of how your work fits with the Judging Criteria (5) Supplementary Organizational Details.

  • For the first part, you will need to submit basic information about you and your organization and a scanned copy of your passport.
  • In the second part, you must explain why you are a right match for this award and provide us with a 2-3 minute video of your pitch.
  • For the third part, you will have to answer 5 short answer questions about your work.
  • In the fourth part, you will elaborate in 250 words or less, how you have met each one of the Prize’s criteria.
  • And for the fifth part, you will submit evidence of your organization’s registration details including the registration certificate, incorporation or tax exemption and other additional information.

 

Should you need further information, contact email, or see the previous prize winners, refer to the Global Citizen Prize.


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