YouthActionNet Laureate Global Fellowship 2016 for Young Change Agents

Fellowship Description:

A program of the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet pursues a bold mission: to strengthen and scale up the impact of youth-led social ventures around the world. Through its local and global initiatives,
YouthActionNet provides training, mentoring, funding, advocacy, and networking opportunities to social entrepreneurs, ages 18 to 29, who have pioneered solutions to urgent global challenges.

Sponsored by Laureate International Universities, the Laureate Global Fellowship annually recognizes 20 young leaders who have pioneered solutions to urgent challenges in their communities and beyond.

Fellows develop leadership expertise and deepen their impact through a dynamic, yearlong learning experience, and join a network of over 1,000 change-makers like them who continue to benefit from learning opportunities and connections throughout their social change careers. Learn more about the Fellowship experience and read this blog post about our approach to leadership development.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

•     18 – 29 years old as of October 1, 2016
•     Founders or co-founders of existing ventures with at least one year of impact
•     Fluent in English (applications must be completed in English

    Please note: Applicants must be founder or co-founder of a venture that has not previously participated in the Laureate Global Fellowship

Benefits:

• Fellows benefit from a yearlong experience that includes leadership training, coaching/mentoring, advocacy, and networking opportunities.
•     Recognition at a global awards ceremony, through related media outreach, and blogging and speaking opportunities made available through YouthActionNet
•     Year-round learning opportunities and one-on-one coaching based on Fellows' individual needs and YouthActionNet’s proven leadership development framework
•     Being part of a global network of young change-makers, with the chance to connect and collaborate with peers leading change throughout the world
•     Access to ongoing learning and networking opportunities as a YouthActionNet alumni

Note: Costs including airfare, Costa Rican visa fee, ground transportation, accommodations and group meals are convered by the International Youth Foundation

Key Dates

•     Application opens on February 8, 2016
•     Applications must be submitted by March 13, 2016 at 11:59pm EDT
•     All applicants will be notified of their status by June 13, 2016
•     The leadership training and public event will take place in Costa Rica, October 5-15 2016

How to apply

Please apply through YouthActionNet's 2016 Laureate Global Fellowship Online Application.
While online applications are preferred, there is a Microsoft Word version of the application for those who require it due to limited bandwith. Click here to access the Word application.

In order to provide applicants with the opportunity to clearly and thoroughly explain their ventures and personal journey, the application consists of seven sections. Each must be completed in order for an application to be reviewed. There is one additional section which is encouraged but not mandatory.

Application deadline: March 13, 2016 at 11:59pm EDT

Visit the official webpage for more informaion and application

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