Deadline: 10 Nov 2024
What is this opportunities?
The Young Leaders Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for young people aged 18-26 worldwide to tackle community issues in education, health, and economic security. Over a year, the program equips young leaders with skills in leadership, global citizenship, self-awareness, and strategic planning. By working together with mentors, the program aims to empower young people to implement innovative projects and create positive change in their communities, embodying the program's motto: "Local Change Through Global Exchange."
Benefits
- Community Needs Assessment
- 10-day intensive in-person training program
- Ten months developing their action plans with virtual support from alumni mentors
Eligibility
- Demonstrate commitment to their community
- Identify an issue in their community in the areas of education, health, or economic security
- Be between the ages of 18 – 26 at the start of the program (June 1, 2025)
- Be fluent in written and spoken English
- Commit to doing the Community Needs Assessment in June, attending the 10-day in-person program in July, and spending the following year aiming to execute their community project
- Have access to email and the internet to allow for consistent communication with the MCW Global Team and Young Leaders Fellowship alumni-mentor for the duration of the year-long program
- Adhere to Young Leaders Fellowship graduation guidelines (to be provided upon acceptance to the program)
- Be eligible for appropriate visa and travel documentation
- Submit a completed application on or before Sunday, November 10, 2024, 11:59 PM (NYC EST time).
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