Clinton Global Initiative University 2023 Program for Exceptional Students and Young Leaders

CGI U provides need-based travel assistance to a limited number of students to attend the CGI U meeting. You can apply for this assistance when you apply to attend CGI U (as noted below, students are only eligible for travel assistance if they apply by the Early Decision deadline).

Duration of Program: All accepted CGI U students are expected to be available for the entirety of the scheduled dates of the four online modules outlined below. Accepted students are required to attend and fully participate in all online module activities. The average time commitment is 3 hours per module.

• Table of Content
• About Clinton Global Initiative University
• Clinton Global Initiative University CGI U 2023 Program
• Requirements for Clinton Global Initiative University CGI U 2023 Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Clinton Global Initiative University CGI U 2023 Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Clinton Global Initiative University

Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) is a dynamic community of students committed to developing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. CGI U is a unique opportunity to connect aspiring leaders with leading experts in business, technology, and social impact. Each year, thousands of undergraduate and graduate students from across the country and around the world apply to participate in CGI U’s year-round community of learning, leadership, and action — beginning with a global meeting where participants, topic experts, and high-profile innovators... continue reading

Clinton Global Initiative University CGI U 2023 Program

Requirements for Clinton Global Initiative University CGI U 2023 Program Qualification

You are eligible to apply to the CGI U Class of 2023 student cohort if:

• You are pursuing an associate, vocational, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree at the time of application
• You are enrolled in an institution of higher learning at the time of application
• You have never previously been accepted to CGI U

Applications will be reviewed by the CGI U Selection Committee. All applicants will be notified of admissions decisions in January 2023. The CGI U Selection Committee is committed to selecting a diverse cohort of students – representing different backgrounds, experiences, regions, institutions, academic studies, and project areas – that demonstrate the motivation to tackle specific challenges, the capacity to develop their leadership skills, and a commitment to CGI U’s year-round program.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please email us.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Clinton Global Initiative University CGI U 2023 Program

All accepted CGI U students are expected to fully participate for the entirety of the three online modules outlined below. Accepted students are required to attend and fully participate in all online module activities. The average time commitment is 3 hours per module.

ANNUAL MEETING
March 2023

MODULES 1-3
March 2023 – November 2023

CGI U GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Through the online platform, Commitment Mentors will review and monitor student engagement in the CGI U curriculum and ensure that students are fulfilling requirements for graduation. To complete the CGI U program and become eligible for CGI U’s Commitment-Maker seal, letters of recommendation and other opportunities, students must complete the following over the course of the 2023 program:

• Participation in at least three (3) small group discussion throughout the program (to be scheduled by Commitment Mentors)
• Review of CGI U’s 30-minute webinar recordings and readings, which will be housed on the online platform, and completion of all accompanying exercises
• Completion of one 30-minute individual coaching session with their Commitment Mentor per module (3 in total)
• Completion of Commitment to Action progress report

Application Deadline

How to Apply

BEFORE YOU APPLY: Please refer to the CGI U 2023 Rubric, as well as cgiu.org/apply for additional resources. You will also be able to save drafts of your answers in the application platform.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION: The Early Decision deadline is October 23, for those interested in applying for travel assistance to the CGI U Annual Meeting. The Regular Decision deadline is December 16.

We do not allow groups of more than three students to apply for CGI U, and we reserve the right to not invite all members of each group that applies. If your group has more than three students, we ask that you select the three students who can best represent your project to apply.

Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to confirm that your application was submitted successfully. Please add [email protected] to your safe senders list. If you have any questions or technical difficulties during the application process, please email [email protected].

For more information please visit Clinton Global Initiative University website.