Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen 2021-2022 Scholarships for Africans

Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen 2021 Scholarship Program is now open for applications. The program empowers exceptional young people by facilitating their participation in international conferences as well as tailor-made, short-term academic trainings and supporting and mentoring them during the development of their own “SDG Micro-Project.”

• Table of Content
• About Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens
• Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarships
• Requirements for Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

The Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens is a Quasi-International Organization based in Vienna, Austria. The Centre was established in January 2018 and is co-chaired by Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the UN (2007 – 2016) and by Heinz Fischer, 11th President of the Republic of Austria (2004 – 2016). The Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens is an independent nonprofit organization under Austrian law. ... continue reading

Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarships

In 2021, the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens is granting 6 full scholarships to young African graduates and PhD candidates covering program costs and, if COVID-19 restrictions allow travel, accommodation, and a daily stipend for attendance at an in-person gathering.

Requirements for Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarships Qualification

• Scholarships open to all African youth regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation
• Age group 20-35
• Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of a master’s program, be working towards a PhD, or be within 2 years of graduation from a master’s program or higher.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong dedication to SDGs and the ideals of global citizenship.
• Applicants must provide evidence that they may otherwise not have access to such an opportunity.
• Applicants must provide proof of a minimum English level B2 (European Standards)
• Further showcasing of scholars and selected projects.

Documents Required for Application

• CV
• Scan of passport or other formal ID
• Proof of academic titles and/or enrollment confirmation
• Letter of motivation (max 500 words)
  • Why do you want to receive this scholarship?
  • Why do you want to attend the “Africa Cities in 2030” summer school with the University of Bordeaux?
  • What makes YOU a global citizen?
  • Why would you otherwise not have access to this opportunity?
• SDG Micro-Project pitch (max 500 words)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested candidates are to send their applications with the under listed documents to: [email protected], Describe a project that you would like to implement for the SDGs in your community.

For more details, visit Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen website.