Melton Foundation 2023 Global Citizenship Learning Program

Published: 16 Dec 2022 1,697 views

Melton Fellows are university students who are committed to serving their communities and, through the Global Citizenship Learning Programme, can build their capacity, grow their spheres of influence, and eventually model and promote global citizenship through their actions and become influencers in their communities to model and inspire change.

Melton Foundation Global Citizenship Learning Program

Application Deadline	January 15, 2023
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	College School
Sponsor	Melton Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Melton Foundation Global Citizenship Learning Program

As a Melton Fellow and participant in Global Citizenship Learning Programme, you will:

• Experience different cultures first-hand and learn to work across boundaries of place and identity.
• Expand your knowledge about relevant global topics related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Boost your skills through hands-on workshops, training, and mentoring projects.
• Co-create and develop impact projects with Fellows and partners in your community and around the world to drive change initiatives – small and big – for wider impact.
• Join a network of 500+ Fellows and partner organizations from across sectors and world regions.
• Become part of an experiential learning lab that equips you with the know-how and confidence to take action on pressing issues around you.

Requirements for Melton Foundation Global Citizenship Learning Program

• To be eligible, you must be a university student who is 18-25 years old as of the application deadline, and who will foreseeably live within the city limits of any of the partner universities for the first 1.5 years:
  • Bangalore, India
  • Greater Accra, Ghana
  • New Orleans, United States
  • Jena, Germany
  • Temuco, Chile
  • Hangzhou, China
• Must currently be enrolled in a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate school programme.
• Have sufficient English language skills in order to understand and participate in all aspects of the program including complex discussions on human issues.
• Have a proven track record of civic engagement in your local community.
• Be open to learning about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and practicing Global Citizenship as a lifestyle.
• Be able to provide 1 letter of recommendation if invited to the local assessment center.

Application Deadline

January 15, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Melton Foundation on meltonfoundation.typeform.com to apply