Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) – April 5-7, 2013; early decision applications due November 30, 2012
Building on the successful model of the Clinton Global Initiative, which brings together world leaders to take action on global challenges, President Clinton launched the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) in 2007 to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world.
Each year, CGI U hosts a meeting where students, youth organizations, topic experts, and celebrities come together to discuss and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. CGI U 2013 will be held at Washington University in St. Louis from April 5 – 7, 2013, bringing together nearly 1,200 attendees to make a difference in CGI U’s five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health.
The early decision and travel assistance application deadline is Friday, November 30, 2012. The final application deadline is Wednesday, January 30, 2013.
If you are a Parsons student and are interested in applying, please contact Pamela Klein at kleinp@newschool.edu for funding opportunities.
If you are an NSPE, Lang, NSSR or Mannes student, contact the Social Innovation Initiative at socialinnovation@newschool.edu once you have been accepted and we can work with you to explore funding opportunities for travel.