Apply for the Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholarship 2025

The Ban Ki-Moon Centre Global Citizen Scholarship Program provides educational opportunities, networking experiences, and mentorship for young African leaders dedicated to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A total of 14 African scholars will be selected, along with three students from the Management Center Innsbruck, forming a group of 17 changemakers.

Scholarship Benefits

• Participation in the MCI Summer School on Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development.
• Special skills training with experts and organisations.
• Peer-to-peer mentorship from former scholars.
• Attendance at the RELX Inspiration Day 2025.
• Support for a personal SDG Micro-Project to address local community needs.
• USD $500 seed grant for project implementation.
• Project management training and guidance.

Who Can Apply

To qualify, candidates must:

• Be African citizens from any country.
• Be between 20 and 35 years old.
• Show commitment to the SDGs and global citizenship.
• Provide proof of English proficiency (Level B2 – European Standards).
• Have completed at least a Master’s degree (a first-year Master’s student may be considered in exceptional cases).

Application Deadline

• 24th February 2025.

How to Apply

• Submit an application through the Global Citizen Scholarship Program Page.

This scholarship supports young leaders committed to positive change. Apply before the deadline.