The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship brings together a select group of emerging entrepreneurs, equipping them with essential resources and expert guidance to develop solutions addressing critical global issues.
The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI University) is an international, year-round leadership program designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are in the early stages of developing a social impact project, known as a Commitment to Action. Fully virtual, CGI University supports a global community of young leaders and entrepreneurs focused on tackling some of the world’s most urgent challenges. Throughout the year, participants gain access to a social impact curriculum, online training, mentorship, and extensive networking opportunities with CGI University partners, peers, alumni, staff, and sector leaders.
Benefits of Clinton Global Initiative Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program
Resource access: CGI Fellows gain access to mentorship, resources, networks, and partnerships through CGI and its network. This enables Fellows to compete to secure funding, have access to expertise, and opportunities to collaborate to enhance the success of their projects.
Participation at the CGI Annual Meeting: Receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Clinton Global Initiative 2025 Annual Meeting in New York City in September 2025. This includes coverage for conference registration, travel expenses, and accommodation.
Virtual and in-person community building events: CGI Fellows receive exclusive invitations to events that aim to foster a sense of community within the cohort, strengthen relationships among peers, network, and share progress on their Commitments to Action.
Impact evaluation: Fellows are required to measure and report the impact of their projects against the goals they set out in their initial Commitment to Action proposal.
Launched in 2024, the CGI Fellowship program selects 25 individuals to develop CGI Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable projects that advance solutions to critical challenges in humanitarian response, women and girls equality, economic inclusion, climate resilience, and health equity.
Requirements for Clinton Global Initiative Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission
Responses to three essay prompts on entrepreneurship, leadership, and partnerships
Letter of Recommendation
Other considerations:
Part-time, personalised program means fellows can continue their other pursuits: full-time or part-time employment, schooling, family responsibilities
No relocation necessary
No cost to participate
One-year fellowship experience is virtual except for the in-person CGI Annual Meeting in September in New York City, which all CGI Fellows are invited to attend, expenses covered
