Call for Grant Applications – Global Citizenship Learning Program
Organisation Name:
The Melton Foundation
Application Deadline:
December 15, 2024
About Organisation
The Melton Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to fostering global citizenship. Since its founding nearly 30 years ago, the Foundation has championed collaborations across boundaries of place and identity to tackle global challenges. Registered as a 501(c)(3) organization in the USA, the Melton Foundation operates global citizenship hubs across six countries: Chile, China, Germany, Ghana, India, and the USA. With a vision of creating sustainable solutions through cross-cultural engagement, it empowers individuals and organizations to work together for the greater good. The Foundation’s programs, partnerships, and initiatives are built on the belief that by uniting communities worldwide, individuals can collectively address complex issues and contribute meaningfully to a better world.
About the Grant
The Melton Foundation’s Global Citizenship Learning Program empowers university students to become advocates of global citizenship. Participants gain hands-on experience in cross-boundary collaboration and community service, engage with pressing global issues related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and work with a diverse cohort from six countries: China, India, Chile, Ghana, Germany, and the USA. Through practical workshops, mentorship, and skill-building in areas such as intercultural communication, ethical leadership, and project management, students expand their influence and contribute to impactful initiatives. Upon successful completion, fellows join a lifelong network of 600+ Senior Melton Fellows and may be invited to attend a fully funded in-person convention held annually across one of the six countries.
Who can Apply?
The Global Citizenship Learning Program is open to university students, aged 18–25, who are passionate about making a positive impact in their communities and globally. Applicants must be enrolled at one of the Foundation’s partner universities and have strong English language skills to discuss complex global issues effectively. Partner institutions include B.M.S. Group of Institutions in Bangalore, India; Ashesi University in Greater Accra, Ghana; Dillard University in New Orleans, USA; Friedrich-Schiller-Universität in Jena, Germany; Universidad de La Frontera in Temuco, Chile; and Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. Candidates should be driven to expand their knowledge on SDGs and motivated to learn, lead, and collaborate on global challenges.
How to Apply?
To apply for the 2025 Global Citizenship Learning Program, eligible students should complete the online application by the stated deadline. Applications are currently open, and only fully completed applications will be considered.
Application Deadline
Submit applications by December 15, 2024.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
