Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award

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Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award

Organization: Citizen Global, CISCO
Eligibility: Individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully toward the goal of ending extreme poverty
Opportunity Type: Competitions
Apply By: 12/17/2025

Recognizing the World’s Most Inspiring Youth Leaders
The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established by Cisco and Global Citizen to recognize an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully with technology to help end extreme poverty.

Selected via an application process, the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully toward the goal of ending extreme poverty. The award includes a $250,000 prize paid to the organization to which the individual contributes. The winner will be announced at Global Citizen NOW in May 2026 in New York City.

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