GSIPM

President Bill Clinton’s Global Initiative University (CGI U) is a network aimed at student leaders and social entrepreneurs who wish to develop projects and engage in community service in areas such as education, energy & climate change, peace & human rights, poverty alleviation, and public health.  CGI U is currently seeking enthusiastic university students (graduate and undergraduate levels) interested in attending the organization’s free annual conference at the University of California San Diego from April 1 to 3, 2011.

The conference will be hosted by President Clinton.   In order to apply, students must submit a ‘Commitment’ proposal which is a general plan in any of areas listed above, or related fields.  You can apply as an individual or as a group.  The top proposals are also given grants usually in the $3,000 to $10,000 range in order to help achieve proposal goals.   All students who wish to attend must submit an application.

Apply at http://www.cgiu.org/applying_to_cgiu/.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  The early deadline to apply and receive financial aid to attend the conference is November 30.  The final deadline is February 7, 2011.