Inspiring Global Citizens

According to the Global Citizens’ Initiatives, an Inspiring Global Citizen is someone who identifies with being part of an emerging world community and whose actions (Scholarship, Leadership and Ambassadorship) contribute to building community values and practices.

Global citizens exemplify:

  • Scholarship – demonstrating a high level of achievement in their academic study or discipline
  • Leadership – demonstrating an ability to lead, guide and inspire others in their pursuit of academic and extracurricular objectives
  • Ambassadorship – demonstrating a commitment to raising awareness within ASU’s community on a social or cultural issue affecting their own community
 

Eligibility

A graduate student with a 3.5 GPA or higher who has applied for graduation for fall 2024

An undergraduate student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who has applied for graduation for fall 2024

and

is on a valid F-1 or J-1 visa who has maintained valid visa status throughout their time at ASU

exemplifies the three qualities (Scholarship, Leadership & Ambassadorship) of an “Inspiring Global Citizen” during their time at ASU

Application materials

A cover page with name, ASU ID number, ASU email address, local phone number, country of origin, college of study and major of degree

One letter of recommendation from an ASU faculty or staff member supporting how you, the student, exemplify being an “Inspiring Global Citizen” — the letter must be on official ASU letterhead with original signature.

One personal essay (300 – 500 words typed) stating how you have exemplified the three areas of an “Inspiring Global Citizen” (Scholarship, Leadership & Ambassadorship) during your time at ASU

Award

Winners will receive a $500 award and be featured in the ISSC Student Hall of Fame.

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the award is Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (Arizona time)

The awards selection committee will review applications, including eligibility requirements, and select the winners.  Winners will be informed on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

Procedure

To apply for the award, please upload all of your application materials using the Apply Now button below.