Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2025

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Introduction

The Cisco Youth Leadership Award is open to all nationals. It is an international prize recognizing some of the world’s most inspiring youth leaders from around the world. Founded through a collaboration between Cisco and Global Citizen, the aim of the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award is to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of a young individual who is making a positive impact on the world. This aims to showcase the influential contributions of young people in advancing the United Nations’ Global Goals and to advance solutions to global challenges. So, if you are passionate about leadership and global problem solving, you must read till the end and apply for the Cisco and Global Citizen 2025 and get the chance to win rewards.

Having said that, Global Citizen, a dedicated action platform working towards eradicating extreme poverty, collaborates with individuals who take action, offering rewards such as event tickets and digital experiences with artists and influencers. Policymakers on the platform have the goal of ending extreme poverty and are accountable for their commitment. It is an exceptional opportunity for young leaders to positively impact the world through technology and innovation while also inspiring others to do the same. Moreover, the winner of this international competition will receive a cash award of $250,000, which is paid to the organization that benefits from the recipient’s impactful contributions. Hence, this financial award is a great recognition of the work young leaders are doing around the globe. The international contest is open to youth from all over the world.

Similarly, the Global Citizen Prize 2025 is a prestigious award that celebrates the efforts of individuals aged 18-30 who have actively contributed to ending extreme poverty. Furthermore, the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2025 seeks to inspire a new generation of leaders to address global challenges, particularly those related to poverty reduction. Cisco and Global Citizen both believe that young people globally can create and implement solutions to achieve the Global Goals and accelerate global problem-solving. Therefore, you must not miss the Cisco Youth Leadership Award. The Global Citizen initiative has encouraged 33.8 million actions since 2009 and has had a significant impact on 1.29 billion lives in the pursuit of removing extreme poverty.

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Benefits

  • The competition includes a cash award of USD$250,000. Hence, it provides significant financial support and acts as an incentive.
  • In addition, the competition in the USA offers the chance to become a Global Citizen and inspire others.
  • Being selected as the Prize Winner offers high visibility and recognition on a global scale, enhancing the recipient’s reputation as a leader in youth-driven initiatives.
  • The recognition and association with the Cisco Youth Leadership Global Citizen Prize also offer networking opportunities with other influential leaders, organizations, and stakeholders.
  • Similarly, by aligning with the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development, the prize strengthens the impact of youth-led initiatives in addressing global challenges.
  • The Prize Winner of the Cisco award and their organization gain exposure through media coverage. Further promoting their efforts and encouraging support for their cause.
  • The recognition from the Cisco leadership competition serves as an inspiration for other young leaders, encouraging them to actively engage in eliminating poverty.

Eligibility

  • The competition is open to individuals between 18 to 30 years of age.
  • People from all around the world are eligible to apply for the 2025 Global Citizen Prize.
  • The selection of entrants will be based on their individual merit and the organizational strength they show in advancing one or more of the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
  • Moreover, individuals must have positively contributed to ending poverty.
  • Prize finalists must agree to accept and distribute the prize funds to the organization on behalf of which they applied.
  • The competition is categorized as a game of skill, with the winner selected based on the creativity and qualifications presented in the entries.
  • The competition is governed by the laws of the State of New York.

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Document Required:

As a part of the application, applicants must submit the following,

  • Scanned copy of the passport
  • Short video (1-2 minute long video explaining why you are worthy of the award)
  • Proof of organization’s registration details (certificate of registration)
  • 5 short answer questions about your work

If shortlisted as a finalist, you must submit the following,

  • Letters of endorsement/recommendation (3)
  • Supplemental information
  • A letter or video of endorsement (on an official letterhead. Video should not be longer than 2 minutes)
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