What does it take to nurture young people into global citizens who not only understand the world’s challenges, but also actively work to solve them? For more than a decade, Ashesi’s partnership with the Melton Foundation has helped answer that question, supporting over 70 students who have emerged from the Fellowship with a deepened sense of responsibility to their communities and the world.
Students enter the Fellowship through two pathways: the Global Solvers Accelerator, an impact-driven, project-focused program for emerging changemakers, or the Global Citizenship Learning Program, a 10-month immersive journey designed for university students seeking to deepen their understanding of global citizenship. After one year of active engagement, Fellows transition into the Senior Fellowship, joining a lifelong network of social innovators working across continents.
Over the years, Ashesi Melton Fellows have led numerous activities and community-impact projects. One of their most notable projects focused on reducing the use of single-use plastics on campus. Fellows led a campaign encouraging the community to adopt tote bags as an alternative to plastic bags. Currently, they are championing the use of reusable bottles as part of a broader effort to reduce dependency on bottled water. These student-led initiatives support Ashesi’s sustainability goals while promoting a more environmentally conscious campus culture.
