Decarbonization leaders program
Calling all student leaders!
Application deadline: August 22nd, 2025
SGI’s Office of Decarbonization in partnership with Power Sustainable
Calling all student leaders!
Are you ready to lead the charge in sustainability? Join the Decarbonization leaders program to enhance your leadership and communication skills, gain professional development and networking opportunities, and receive coaching and mentorship. Get access to experts and deepen your knowledge in decarbonization and sustainability. Apply now and make a difference!
Who
McGill students engaged with student organizations in decarbonization or sustainability field:
- Maximum 2 students per student group: 1 executive leader and 1 nominee. At least one student should be a returning student in the incoming year to ensure succession planning.
Individual participants who are aspiring in joining an existing student group or creating a new student group are welcome to apply.
What
The program will run during the academic year and will provide workshops, 1-on-1 coaching sessions, peer networking and access to professionals and experts. The student groups will have a chance to develop their strategic plan for their organization and receive feedback from peers and professionals. The program will end in March with an annual event and pitch to potential partners and donors.
When
| August | Application for 1 student leader and 1 nominee per student organization and individual participants |
|---|---|
| September | Program starts |
| October - November | Skills-building workshops |
| December | Strategic plan presentation (internal) |
| January - February | Mentorship and coaching sessions |
| March | Annual event; Pitch to partners and donors (external presentation) |
Application instructions
- One executive leader and one nominee per student organization must apply.
- At least one student per organization must be a returning student in the incoming year (Fall 2026) to ensure succession.
- Individual participants aspiring in joining an existing student organization or in creating a new student group are welcome to apply.
- Application deadline: August 22nd, 2025
Contact Information for Queries: sgi [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Decarbonization%20Leaders%20Program%20)
