Deadline: Go Global SDGs in Action Student Challenge
Are you a York University undergraduate student passionate about sustainable development and reducing inequalities? Are you looking for ways to gain global knowledge, experiences, and skills?
Funded by theGovernment of Canada's Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program Global Skills Opportunity (GSO),York University's Go Global SDGs in Action Student Challengeaims to empower York students and their peers around the world to take action towards the achievement ofUN Sustainable Development Goalswith a global lens. Through facilitated discussions, workshops, and immersive abroad opportunities, students will develop global competencies, leadership, digital fluency, and project management skills necessary to take action on SDGs. By participating in the program, students will learn and experience the opportunities and challenges in leading community action for social change.
Participate and Create Local and Global Impact!
Grow your knowledgeon the SDGs and importantglobal skillssuch as intercultural communication, leadership, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, digital fluency and project management skills through workshops.Make local and global impact byleading your own action projectsthat will contribute to the SDGs with the mentorship of York and partner faculties, global experts and in collaboration with your peers from around the world. (more details attached)Receive up to $8000to support you to study, research or work in the communities/locations of your SDG projects
Learn more and apply:
View the information session recording available on thewebsiteReview selection requirements and criteria:
Priority will be given to Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, and low-income, or students living with disabilitiesMinimum 6.0 GPA (B average)In 2ndyear of undergraduate study or higherStatement of Interest: In 500 words or less, share what inspired you to join this program. You might include previous work on SDGs or how SDGs have impacted your life/career goalsApply here:https://yorku.moveonca.com/form/618928e2523d487d307c32f2/eng# Deadline to Apply: December 17th
For specific details and questions, contactrtalla@yorku.ca
