Now in its fifth year and powered by Skild, the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully towards the goal of ending extreme poverty. The award includes a US$250,000 prize paid to the organization to which the individual contributes.

​​There are five parts to the application: 

• An “About You” section containing basic personal and organizational information; 

• An applicant’s pitch on why they should be awarded the prize in a two- to three-minute video, including how they’re working towards achieving one or more Global Goals; 

• Short written answers to three questions about their work;

• An outline of how their work aligns with the judging criteria — impact, vision, catalyst, global citizenship, and technology innovation — in 250 words or less for each criteria;

• Additional information about their organization, including proof of its registration.

Applicants are judged holistically by their application materials and supporting documents against five equally weighted criteria:

• Impact: Demonstrated track-record of measurable impact at scale over the last three to five years advancing one or more of the Global Goals.

• Vision: Compelling vision and concrete plans for how to extend this work in the next three to five years, including how the prize will advance efforts.

• Catalyst: Inspires other young people to have an impact on achieving one or more of the Global Goals.

• Global Citizenship: Demonstrates the values and embodies the spirit of a Global Citizen and global problem solver.

• Technical Innovation: Innovates with technology or internet-based communications to improve efficiency, reach, and magnify impact. 

Applications are open now through January 20, 2023. To learn more about this exciting challenge, click here.