Melton Foundation 2023 Global Citizenship Learning Program for Course

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

Offered Benefits

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.

Application Process