Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2026

The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award recognizes an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully toward ending extreme poverty. The award is established by Cisco and Global Citizen to acknowledge young leaders driving impact and aligning with the Global Goals, with a prize awarded to the organization the individual contributes to.

Prize funding of $250,000 to the organization; recognition through Global Citizen Prize events.

Open to individuals aged 18-30 who operate for an existing organization; applicants may be from anywhere in the world.

Applications open on November 5, 2025, 10:00am PT and close on December 17, 2025, 5:00 PM PT; apply online via the provided application link.