{"id":44854,"date":"2025-11-06T09:14:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=44854"},"modified":"2025-11-06T09:14:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:14:24","slug":"global-citizen-prize-cisco-youth-leadership-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=44854","title":{"rendered":"The Global Citizen Prize Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2026: Recognizing the World\u2019s Most Inspiring Youth Leaders ($250,000 Prize)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award<\/a><\/strong> was created by Cisco<\/strong> and Global Citizen<\/strong> to recognize and celebrate a young leader between the ages of 18 and 30 who has made a significant contribution toward ending extreme poverty through the innovative use of technology.<\/em><\/p>\n

The winner will receive a US $250,000 prize<\/strong>, awarded to the organization to which they contribute, and will be honored at Global Citizen NOW 2026<\/strong> in New York City in May 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n

About the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award<\/h3>\n

The Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established to celebrate young people who are using technology to advance one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>. The award highlights the transformative role youth play in addressing global challenges, from poverty and inequality to climate change and digital inclusion.<\/p>\n

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Award Criteria<\/h3>\n

Impact<\/strong>
Applicants must demonstrate a measurable and proven impact over the past three to five years in advancing one or more of the Global Goals.<\/p>\n

Vision<\/strong>
Candidates should present a compelling long-term vision and a practical plan for scaling their work in the next three to five years, including how the award funds will accelerate their impact.<\/p>\n

Catalyst<\/strong>
Applicants should demonstrate how their leadership inspires other young people to take action toward achieving the Global Goals.<\/p>\n

Global Citizenship<\/strong>
Candidates should embody the values of a Global Citizen<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 integrity, empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to solving global challenges.<\/p>\n

Technology Innovation<\/strong>
Applicants must show how they are using technology or internet-based communication to improve efficiency, scale impact, and enhance the quality of their solutions.<\/p>\n

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Eligibility and Application Details<\/h3>\n

Who can apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n