Global Citizen Scholarship 2026 — Ban Ki-moon Foundation | Fully Funded Changemaker Program for Nigerians
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Summary:
The Global Citizen Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded virtual leadership and changemaker programme for young professionals aged 20–35 from selected regions, including Nigeria. It supports SDG-focused project implementation through expert training, peer mentoring, a two-week summer school in Austria, and €500 seed funding. Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree (or be in the first year), show a strong commitment to sustainable development, and have English proficiency (B2). The programme runs for 8–9 months and awards a certificate signed by Ban Ki-moon upon successful completion.
Scholarship Name
Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2026
Host / Organization
Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future
In partnership with
Management Center Innsbruck (MCI)
Level / Type
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Non-degree leadership & project implementation programme
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SDG / sustainability / social impact focused
Value / Benefits
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Fully funded virtual training programme (8–9 months)
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Full cost coverage for two-week summer school in Austria
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Expert workshops & peer-to-peer mentoring
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Global professional network access
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€500 seed funding for your changemaker project
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Certificate signed by Ban Ki-moon
Eligible Countries
Includes Nigeria and other countries across:
Africa, Middle East, South Asia & Southeast Asia
Eligibility Criteria
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Age: 20 – 35 years
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Citizen of an eligible country (Nigeria qualifies ✅)
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Minimum Master’s degree
(or at least first year completed in exceptional cases) -
Strong commitment to UN SDGs & global citizenship
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English level: B2 minimum
Required Application Materials
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Personal & professional details
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SDG changemaker project proposal
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CV
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Motivation statement
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60-second introduction video
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Portrait photo
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Project outline
Selection Focus
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Your SDG impact idea
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Leadership & community engagement
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Feasibility of your project
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Passion for sustainable development
Deadline
4 March 2026 (11:55 PM)
Programme Duration
April 2026 → ~8–9 months
Number of Scholars
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16 global changemakers + 1 MCI student
Important Notes
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This is NOT a degree scholarship (no tuition for MSc/PhD)
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It is a career-boosting global leadership programme
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You must implement a real project in your community
For more information and application:
Visit the official website of the Global Citizen Scholarship 2026