Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship 2025 for Emerging Entrepreneurs

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Applications are now open for the 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.

Clinton Global Initiative Fellowship Program Details

Part-time, personalized program means fellows can continue their other pursuits.
No relocation necessary.
No cost to participate.
One-year fellowship experience is virtual except for the in-person CGI Annual Meeting in September 2025 in New York City, which all CGI Fellows will be invited to attend, expenses covered.
6 Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission.

Clinton Global Initiative Fellowship Benefits

The CGI Fellowship will select 25 individuals to develop CGI Commitments to Action — new, specific, and measurable projects that advance solutions to critical challenges including the climate crisis, global health inequity, humanitarian crises.

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.

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
Letter of Recommendation