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Map the System

Philanthropy: Forward members in college or have recently graduated are invited to take part in an exciting global competition that challenges you to think differently about social and environmental change hosted by the University of Oxford.

Being a part of the program encouraged me to dig deep within myself to find my passion and how I could make long lasting change in the community. The project game me insight on current issues people face to living healthy lives and empowered me to continue working to make a difference in the lives of others.
Anchee Nitschke Durben, 2021 and 2022 participant

Map the System

​Philanthropy: Forward members in college or have recently graduated are invited to take part in an exciting global competition that challenges you to think differently about social and environmental change hosted by the University of Oxford.

Map the System encourages a learning first approach to change making - one where people take the time to understand and build upon existing efforts before attempting something new; with the ultimate goal of driving transformational change.

This is our third year running Map the System with Onnolee Nordstrom at North Dakota State University, and last year a team of Forward members traveled to Oxford, England, competed in the global cometition, and won second place out of over 950 teams worldwide.

 

While this is primarily a regional and global competition, current college students can earn college credit and be eligible to receive an academic scholarship up to $1000. You do not need to be an NDSU student to participate.

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Important Dates:

  • January 6, 2023 - Finalize Teams

  • January 13, 2023 - MTS Workshop

  • January 27, 2023 - MTS Workshop

  • January 31, 2023 - Apply for Scholarship - last day to join a team

  • February 10, 2023 - MTS Workshop

  • February 24, 2023 - MTS Workshop

  • March 10, 2023 - MTS Workshop

  • April 3, 2023 - Team written submission Due

  • April 14, 2023 - Oral Presentation workshop

  • April 19, 2023 - Problems to Possibilities Regional Event, NSDU Barry Hall

  • May 8-16, 2023 - Global Competition in Oxford, virtual semifinals

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