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GLOBAL CITIZEN WAISLITZ AWARD

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Application Deadline: 5:00pm PST on Sunday, June 1st, 2025.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

Celebrating its eleventh year, the Global Citizen Waislitz Awards are annual cash prizes that recognize the excellence of individuals in their work to end extreme poverty. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Entrants aged eighteen (18) years of age or older from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply for the awards.

These awards are for individuals who have demonstrated an impact towards ending extreme poverty over a minimum of 1-2 years.

Applicants must apply for the awards themselves.

Applications are accepted from any individual who is doing impactful work and who has a registered legal entity such as non-profit, for-profit, B-corp, social enterprise, etc.

Evaluation Criteria:

Global Citizenship: How does the applicant embody and exemplify the values and practices of a Global Citizen?

Proof of Concept: Does the applicant have a strong proof of concept with at least 1-2 years of impact towards ending extreme poverty?

Disruption: Has the applicant created measurable impact in an innovative manner that disrupts the systems that allow for extreme poverty to exist?

Scalability: How would this award enable/support the applicant to scale or improve their work?

Adaptability: Can the applicant demonstrate examples of their ability to adapt and evolve to changing conditions?

BENEFIT:

The 2025 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards feature three awards totaling $300,000 USD. They will be profiled in editorial pieces that will be featured on the Global Citizen platform and social media.

Global Citizen Waislitz Prize: $100,000 winner based on all five criteria below

Disruptor Award: $100,000 winner who excels in the “Disruption” criteria

Global Citizens’ Choice Award: $100,000 winner selected with input from online voting from the Global Citizen community

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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Deadline for Spring Term: Priority deadline: November 15, 2025; Final deadline: December 15, 2025

LOCATION: USA

Iowa State University offers merit scholarships to both first-year and transfer international students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and a demonstrated record of accomplishments, offering valuable financial support as students pursue their educational goals at Iowa State.

ELIGIBILITY:

First-year international students are eligible for a limited number of merit scholarships. Selection is highly competitive and based on a holistic review of SAT or ACT scores and high school grades.

Be an incoming international first-year student who has been offered admission and is assessed international tuition.

Accept the offer of admission.

Submit the OneApp application.

Complete the General OneApp application.

Complete the International Student Admissions Scholarship application.

Start by completing the General Application. Then navigate to Opportunities > Recommended and select the International Students Admission Scholarship Application for spring term.

To retain your scholarship throughout your time at Iowa State, you must meet the following criteria:

Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 while enrolled at Iowa State.

Be continuously enrolled in at least 12 semester credits per term (excluding summer sessions).

Remain classified as an international student subject to international tuition rates.

Use the scholarship exclusively toward undergraduate tuition and fees.

BENEFIT:

International Merit Scholarship (Fall and Spring)

Award of Achievement: Up to $40,000 total ($5,000–$10,000 per year)

Award of Distinction: Up to $16,000 total ($2,000–$4,000 per year)

First-year recipients are eligible for funding for up to eight semesters or until degree completion, whichever occurs first.

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