Ban Ki-Moon Centre Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2025

The Global Citizen Scholarship Program selects young African global citizen leaders to participate in a cohort, receive academic training, network with changemakers, and carry out a local SDG-focused micro-project. The program includes mentoring, access to specialized trainings and workshops, and participation in related events during the scholarship period (April – December 2025). Scholars also attend the MCI Summer School on Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development and receive a seed grant to support their project.

USD 500 seed grant; project management training and guidance; peer-to-peer mentoring; participation in MCI Summer School and related events.

Open to African youth from any country on the continent, aged 20-35, with demonstrated dedication to the SDGs and global citizenship, English proficiency (B2), and a Master’s degree (exceptional cases may accept first-year Master’s students).

Apply through the provided application link (Submit form hosted by Ban Ki-Moon Centre).