Published: 28 Aug 2019 1,339 views
World Bank is organising the World Bank Youth Summit Competition for Young Social Entrepreneurs to hold in Washington DC.
The 2019 Youth Summit Competition requests bright young social entrepreneurs to submit their innovative proposals for scalable enterprises that leverage smart technology to build sustainable and inclusive cities that will serve the needs of 1 million people by 2030.
Cities are unprecedented hubs of opportunity, but they also present some of the most complex and pressing challenges of our time. Everyone has a role to play to address these challenges – governments, international organizations, non-profits, local communities, and individuals – but no one is better placed than young people to innovate and overcome the obstacles faced in an era of fast-paced, technology-driven change.
The vision of the summit is that by 2030, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities, with the majority of growth in developing countries.
On that note, the 2019 Youth Summit Competition will challenge these young social entrepreneurs to harness smart technology to:
The competition provides a forum for young people to identify problems in their communities and craft innovative solutions for smarter and more resilient cities. It aims to stimulate entrepreneurial problem solving and create dialogue on innovative ways to unlock obstacles that have traditionally hindered investment in smart cities.
The World Bank Group wants to hear from young changemakers across the globe on how they can leverage the growth of cities for more sustainable and inclusive communities.
Entrepreneurs who have what it takes to make this vision a reality, can apply.
Application Deadline | October 1, 2019 |
Funding Type | Fully Funded |
Country to study | United States |
Type | Entrepreneurs |
Sponsor | World Bank |
Gender | Men and Women |
Proposals will be assessed on the following judging criteria:
Follow the following steps to enter the 2019 Youth Summit Competition:
Ensure you meet the Eligibility Requirements:
Prepare a proposal outlining your idea, complying with the following submission rules:
Proposals must:
Proposals will be assessed on the following judging criteria:
Please refer to the Competition Terms and Conditions for further information about the judging criteria.
Proposals must be between 1,000- 2,500 words in length (including all bodies of text, titles, headings, tables, textboxes, footnotes, endnotes, references, appendices, etc.) and must not exceed 4 pages in total.
The following information must be provided at the top of the first page of proposals:
Read and ensure you accept the Competition Terms and Conditions.
Submit your proposal by 11:59 pm ET, October 1, 2019 via the online competition submission form. You will be asked to provide information about team members and to upload your proposal.
Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
For more details, please visit the scholarship website here