Ban Ki-moon Foundation Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2026

The Ban Ki-moon Foundation Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2026 is a fully virtual scholarship for young changemakers focused on the United Nations SDGs. It includes a summer school at Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) and various expert trainings, peer mentoring, and seed funding to implement a local changemaker project. The program spans 8-9 months and targets 16 participants aged 20 to 35 from specified regions, offering full cost coverage for activities and a certificate upon completion.

Full cost coverage for a two-week summer school, access to expert workshops, peer mentoring, seed funding of 500 EUR, and a certificate of achievement signed by the foundation leaders.

Applicants must be 20–35 years old, hold citizenship of one of the listed countries, and demonstrate commitment to the SDGs; a Master’s degree is required (exceptionally, one year of Master’s study may suffice).

Submission through the nomination process with personal and professional details and a project outline; includes uploading motivational materials and a CV.