Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U)

Join us for an info session on CGI U 2018 and learn about how to attend this year’s event!

• CGI U Information Session: Coming Winter 2019
• CGI U Application Workshop: Coming Winter 2019

Am I eligible to apply?

Students must be 18 years of age or older and enrolled in an institution of higher education at the time of the CGI U meeting in order to apply. To be considered for admission, all applicants are required to design a Commitment to Action in one of CGI U’s five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health.

How do I apply?

To be considered for admission, all applicants are required to make a Commitment to Action. A Commitment to Action is a concrete plan that addresses a pressing challenge in one of CGI U’s five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, or Public Health.
As part of the application, students are asked to provide a detailed plan that outlines the scope of the commitment and how it will be implemented. We strongly encourage you to utilize the application preview to draft your commitment offline before you apply,and keep a record of it in case you experience any technical difficulties when applying online. The commitments map can guide you through the development of your Commitment to Action.

Can I apply with a group?

You can apply as a group or an individual.

• Individual: A student may apply to attend CGI U as an individual. This student makes a Commitment to Action that he or she will carry out individually, or applies to attend CGI U as the sole representative of a larger organization.
• Group: Up to three students may apply to attend CGI U as a group. These students collaborate on a Commitment to Action and apply to attend the meeting together to represent their project or initiative. The group must appoint a group leader to fill out the first part of the CGI U application (which includes the Commitment to Action), and the additional group members will receive emails from CGI U with instructions on how to complete their portions of the application. It is the responsibility of the group leader to ensure that all group members complete their portions of the application.

When is the deadline to apply?

• Early decision and travel assistance deadline for CGI U is typically in early March.
  
• Final application deadline for CGI U is typically in early May.
• For official information, please visit the CGI U website. If you have any questions about the application process, email the UC San Diego CGI U Campus Liaison at eloui@ucsd.edu.

Can I attend CGI U without making a commitment?

The CGI U meeting is about taking action. In order to attend, all applicants must make a commitment. Although there are many valuable conferences and gatherings that take place without such a requirement, the goal of CGI U is to bring together people with a plan and a passion to create positive change and take action.

Is there a schedule for the event?

The CGI U 2019 meeting agenda will be posted at a later date. Browse previous meeting agendas online.

How much does the meeting cost?

For all accepted applicants, this meeting is free.

• Application Preview
• CGI U Commitment to Action Map
• CGI U Application Tips
• CGI U Application Checklist
• Examples of Past UC San Diego Student Commitments
• CGIU funding opportunities for student commitment makers
• Other forms of Social Innovation funding