Wednesday, 6 November 2024

2025 YOUNG LEADERS FELLOWSHIP — APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

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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