Melton Foundation Global Citizenship Learning Program 2023

Melton Fellows are university students who are committed to serving their communities and, through the Global Citizenship Learning Programme, can build their capacity, grow their spheres of influence, and eventually model and promote global citizenship through their actions and become influencers in their communities to model and inspire change.

About Melton Foundation

The Melton Foundation promotes and enables global citizenship as a way for individuals and organizations to work together across boundaries of place and identity to address global challenges. The Melton Foundation is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the USA, and a leading proponent of global citizenship practice worldwide. Established nearly thirty years ago with the credence that collaborations across boundaries can forge sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, today, our presence spans six global citizenship hubs in Chile, China...... read more

Melton Foundation Global Citizenship Learning Program

Aim and Benefits of Melton Foundation Global Citizenship Learning Program

As a Melton Fellow and participant in Global Citizenship Learning Programme, you will:

• Experience different cultures first-hand and learn to work across boundaries of place and identity.
• Expand your knowledge about relevant global topics related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Boost your skills through hands-on workshops, training, and mentoring projects.
• Co-create and develop impact projects with Fellows and partners in your community and around the world to drive change initiatives – small and big – for wider impact.
• Join a network of 500+ Fellows and partner organizations from across sectors and world regions.
• Become part of an experiential learning lab that equips you with the know-how and confidence to take action on pressing issues around you.

Requirements for Melton Foundation Global Citizenship Learning Program Qualification

• To be eligible, you must be a university student who is 18-25 years old as of the application deadline, and who will foreseeably live within the city limits of any of the partner universities for the first 1.5 years:
  • Bangalore, India
  • Greater Accra, Ghana
  • New Orleans, United States
  • Jena, Germany
  • Temuco, Chile
  • Hangzhou, China
• Must currently be enrolled in a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate school programme.
• Have sufficient English language skills in order to understand and participate in all aspects of the program including complex discussions on human issues.
• Have a proven track record of civic engagement in your local community.
• Be open to learning about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and practicing Global Citizenship as a lifestyle.
• Be able to provide 1 letter of recommendation if invited to the local assessment center.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit  Melton Foundation website