CGI U Programs

Clinton Global Initiative

Current Students

CGI U is a year-round program that helps develop the next generation of leaders and social entrepreneurs, by providing accepted undergraduate and graduate students with training and mentorship opportunities, access to a wide range of international experts and changemakers, and networking and events with their peers.

There is no cost to participate in the CGI U program but all prospective students must submit an application. The CGI U application process is highly selective, and to be considered, students need to make a commitment to take action on a major issue. This pledge – called a “Commitment to Action” (CTA) – takes the form of a new, specific, and measurable plan to solve an issue identified on a college campus, within a local community, or a pressing national or global challenge.

Once accepted, current students receive access to CGI U’s program offerings, which includes:

  • Commitment to Action (CTA) curriculum, that expands on the CTA model on how to ideate, design, implement and evaluate a social impact project, leveraging the expertise and thought leadership of both CGI U and the Clinton Foundation. 
  • High-touch mentorship, where every accepted student is paired with a CGI U Commitment Mentor. Commitment Mentors are CGI U Alumni, who work with students to refine their social impact projects, prepare for networking opportunities, and engage with the curriculum.
  • Access to funding streams, including pitch competitions, direct travel assistance to attend CGI U’s free annual meeting, and curated information on fellowships with funding opportunities. 
  • Student engagement events, including CGI U’s annual meeting. For the 2019-2020 accepted student cohort, the annual meeting will take place at the University of Edinburgh from April 17-19, 2020.
  • Access to Clinton Foundation expertise, where CGI U students can explore partnership opportunities for projects aligned with the Foundation’s work.

CGI U 2020 Students

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