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Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award
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Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award

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Opportunity type
Award
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
Archived
Age
18-30

About this opportunity

The Cisco Youth Leadership Award recognizes an individual aged 18–30 who has made a significant impact toward ending extreme poverty. The winner receives a $250,000 prize for their organization, global visibility, and access to a year-long support program to amplify their work. Past winners have led innovations in agriculture, water access, STEM education, and food systems.

Who can apply

  • Be 18–30 years old
  • Have a track record of impact over 3–5 years
  • Use technology or internet-based tools to scale impact
  • Align with Global Goals and embody global citizenship
  • Personal and organizational info
  • 1–2 minute pitch video
  • Short answers on impact, vision, and innovation
  • Proof of organization’s legal registration
  • Finalists must provide 3 letters of recommendation (colleague, funder, beneficiary

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Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award
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