The Open Society University Network Civic Engagement Initiative is accepting applications for the Get Engaged Year-long Student Fellowship and 2025 Summer Student Action and Youth Leadership Conference.
Deadline: March 5, 2025
Through rigorous liberal arts and sciences education, the Open Society University Network (OSUN) prepares students from diverse geographies and backgrounds to address global challenges as thoughtful and engaged citizens. It advances global learning, promotes academic freedom, fosters civic engagement, and expands access to higher education.
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— Kocho Ibrahim, Student at Hubs for Connected Learning, Kakuma Camp, Kenya
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