Program Introduction
The GreenFuture Scholars (GFS) advanced research course was established by the ACME Society and originated from the "Global Young Investors" project established in 2014. GFS is managed by New York based education company Larson International. This course recruits high school students who are committed to in-depth study and advanced research in the fields of finance, economics, social entrepreneurship, Fintech and leadership. It focuses on green investment and sustainable finance, and combines ESG investment and business competitions to guide students to achieve the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
GFS is supported by the GreenFuture Fund to carry out research and practice on carbon reduction, new energy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The investment of the fund is combined with the investment portfolio recommendations put forward by GFS scholars, with green sustainable development and carbon reduction as the main goals.
The program contains two levels of curriculum and certificate:
The program sponsors include: Global Investment Contest, ACME Society, SKT Education, Prestige and Fortune Fintech, Larson International Group. The Academic Advisory Institutions include the ESG Research Initiative Center at the University of Chicago and the Global CSR Foundation. Partners and endorsers include: GreenFuture Fund, the affiliates of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Omaha Summit, SYMPH and YOUniversity.
GFS is supported by the GreenFuture Fund to carry out research and practice on carbon reduction, new energy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The investment of the fund is combined with the investment portfolio recommendations put forward by GFS scholars, with green sustainable development and carbon reduction as the main goals.
The program contains two levels of curriculum and certificate:
- GreenFuture Scholars (GFS)
- Senior GreenFuture Scholars (SGFS)
The program sponsors include: Global Investment Contest, ACME Society, SKT Education, Prestige and Fortune Fintech, Larson International Group. The Academic Advisory Institutions include the ESG Research Initiative Center at the University of Chicago and the Global CSR Foundation. Partners and endorsers include: GreenFuture Fund, the affiliates of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Omaha Summit, SYMPH and YOUniversity.
GreenFuture Scholars Application
The Admissions Committee is responsible for the admission of GreenFuture scholars and also setting admission requirements.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Currently participating or have participated in the SIC Investment Competition, or similar international competition in the economics and financial category.
- Acknowledge and agree with the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Excellent knowledge of economics, finance and investing.
- No previous academic disciplinary charges and no previous disciplinary sanctions.
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Academic Arrangements
❖ The GFS Management Committee will point an Academic Instructor to the Scholars to conduct a research case study and classes. The Scholars are also required to build a "GreenFuture Portfolio“ with 4 listed companies.
❖ Academic Instructors include the researchers from leading universities and experts in the financial industry in Europe and the United States, and include the senior judges of the Global Investment Contest.
❖ GreenFuture Fund experts would help to identify high-quality companies in the field of sustainability and alternative energy around the world as potential cases.
❖ The course includes 3 online ( group ) sessions with the Academic Instructor on ESG and SDG topics.
❖ The Scholars need to record a video of their case presentation.
❖ Academic Instructors include the researchers from leading universities and experts in the financial industry in Europe and the United States, and include the senior judges of the Global Investment Contest.
❖ GreenFuture Fund experts would help to identify high-quality companies in the field of sustainability and alternative energy around the world as potential cases.
❖ The course includes 3 online ( group ) sessions with the Academic Instructor on ESG and SDG topics.
❖ The Scholars need to record a video of their case presentation.
❖ The academic achievements of GreenFuture Scholars in this program can be published on the program official websites and be selected into the GFS Academic Database, calling for and inspiring more global youth to participate.
❖ Receive a certificate of honor as a GreenFuture Scholar and join the related alumni group.
❖ The GreenFuture Fund will coordinate and offset one-year carbon emissions generated by the scholar's study and living activities through the United Nations Carbon Offset Platform, and issue a carbon neutrality certificate for the Scholar.
❖ Outstanding Scholars also have the opportunity to intern work.
❖ Scholars would nominate future GreenFuture Scholars candidates.
❖ The GreenFuture Fund might conduct an actual investment based on Scholars' suggested Portfolio and issue a certificate of the Scholars' carbon reduction contribution to the world.
❖ Receive a certificate of honor as a GreenFuture Scholar and join the related alumni group.
❖ The GreenFuture Fund will coordinate and offset one-year carbon emissions generated by the scholar's study and living activities through the United Nations Carbon Offset Platform, and issue a carbon neutrality certificate for the Scholar.
❖ Outstanding Scholars also have the opportunity to intern work.
❖ Scholars would nominate future GreenFuture Scholars candidates.
❖ The GreenFuture Fund might conduct an actual investment based on Scholars' suggested Portfolio and issue a certificate of the Scholars' carbon reduction contribution to the world.
Alumni of GreenFuture Scholars
Alumni of the program include students at Columbia University, New York University, Vanderbilt University, University of Chicago and The Pennsylvania State University etc. Please contact us for the alumni information of the GreenFuture Scholars and their research work.
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