Welcome to South-North Scholars!

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Take 5 minutes to submit this, and you'll connect with a global network made by and for young leaders who are dedicated to transforming the future of humanity's development.

South-North Scholars brings together young professionals and students around the world with top scholars, professionals, community advocates, and entrepreneurs for thought-provoking events and programs that focus on knowledge and innovation for sustainable development.

Want to see more? Here's our website with upcoming events and unique career resources.

You only need to answer several quick questions to stay updated, but you're encouraged to share a bit more about your interests. (It helps us keep you updated with unconventional career opportunities tailored to you.)

First name
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Last name
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What's your preferred email?
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What's your university or institution?
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Please spell out the full name! For example: "Duke University", "University of Ibadan", "Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile", "Indian Institute of Technology Bombay"

What year did/do you expect to graduate from your undergraduate (college) degree?
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I graduated 2022 or earlier

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028 or beyond

I do not currently have plans to pursue an undergraduate degree

What's your approximate region of the world?
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How can South-North Scholars help you transform your future?
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This is the last required item, but please let us know your interests in the next 2 questions so we can share unique career resources and connect you with others.

I want to publish my academic research, essay, or artwork in a peer-reviewed journal on the Global South. (We'll be in touch with an opportunity)

I am interested in fellowship programs targeted toward young professionals.

I want to attend global speaker series virtual events to hear from scholars/professionals. (Share your favorite topics below!)

I want you to send me unconventional resources for exploring and launching my early career. (Make sure to indicate your interests below.)

I'm running a community project or social venture and want to collaborate with others.

I want to meet others interested in similar issues or career paths.

Other:

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Imagine you're attending a lively, 45-minute discussion between 2-3 professionals, researchers, or entrepreneurs (and/or other interesting people). At the end, you get to ask them your own questions.

Can you share which 4 event topics would most interest you?

Your answers will help shape our priority topics for future events and programs.

Creating transformational change through artistic and creative careers

Africa + Asia + Latin America: Meet the entrepreneurs building the trade routes and tech ecosystems linking 6.4 billion people

21st century poverty eradication: Artificial intelligence, governance, and education

What we can learn from global efforts to address the pandemic, global health inequalities, and advance the vaccine equity movement

The future of multilateralism in a polarizing world: What's the role of Global South-led institutions?

What is the "Global South" anyway, and why does it matter today? Featuring historians, writers, and social scientists

Financing global development: Microfinance, FinTech, and the role of the global financial system

Is meaningful climate action still possible? What we can learn from recent climate negotiations about the science of complex global problems

From zero to UNo: How to launch your career so you can work for the United Nations (UN) and other global agencies

Engineering a better world: Key issues and career paths in global infrastructure and technology sectors

Other:

If you could talk with anyone about their journey and get actionable advice for your personal growth, which 4 roles are you most interested in hearing from?

Leaders of social or cultural movements

Professional practitioners like lawyers or doctors

Executives or strategic planners

People doing local, community-based work or field work in communities

Engineers, research scientists, and analysts

People at the UN and intergovernmental institutions (World Bank, African Development Bank, AIIB, etc.)

Artists, journalists, writers, and creatives

Graduate students pursuing development careers

People working in non-profit organizations and NGOs (non-governmental organizations)

Investors and financial decision-makers

Policymakers and policy researchers

Scholars and professors focused on development issues

Entrepreneurs and startup/social venture founders

We really appreciated your thoughtful feedback to make SNS more relevant for you. We'll be in touch soon with events and career resources. Are there any other thoughts or requests that come to mind?

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