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Join a dynamic community of college students who are committed to developing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Connect with leading experts in business, technology and social impact.
Students apply to participate in CGI U’s year-round community of learning, leadership, and action — beginning with a global meeting where participants, topic experts, and high-profile innovators convene to support and learn from each other.
Over the course of the program, rising leaders participate in trainings, modules, and tailored events that help formulate their ideas and provide the necessary resources, feedback, and tools to transform their ideas into action.
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Eligibility requirements and application
You are eligible to apply to the CGI U Class of 2024 student cohort if:
- You are pursuing an associate, vocational, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree at the time of application
- You are enrolled in an institution of higher learning at the time of application
- You have never previously been accepted to CGI U
- You are at least 18 years of age at the time of admission
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The 2024 deadline is March 15th. Learn more about CGI U 2024.
If you would like to learn more about similar opportunities, please email Bailey Johnson at [email protected].
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