Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship

Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship engages a curated cohort of emerging entrepreneurs, providing critical tools and guidance as they build and implement programs that address urgent global challenges.

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.

The 25 accepted Fellows receive:

• 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.

Other Considerations:

• Part-time, personalized 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

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• The CGI Fellowship is open to early-stage professionals, as well as current undergraduate or graduate students who are at least 18 years old at the time of admission.
• Criteria for Applying:
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission
  • Commitment to Action that aligns with a CGI focus area
  • Current resume or CV
  • Responses to three essay prompts on entrepreneurship, leadership, and partnerships