25+ New Youth Opportunities (8 May)

Hey Leader of Today,

Here’s a list of 25+ Opportunities this week:

[OTHER] 1m a16z Speedrun – 11 May
Eligibility: Global
Description: A startup competition investing in AI and creative tools shaping the future of entertainment and innovation.
Link: Apply here

[AWARD] EE 30 Under 30 – 12 May
Eligibility: Global
Description: EE 30 Under 30 recognizes young people globally building a sustainable future through education. Nominate yourself or someone you know...
Link: [Apply here]
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] Farmont Foundation Summer School – 14 May
Eligibility: Europe (18–25)
Description: The participants of the summer school, organised by the Hans and Marlene Farmont Foundation, are invited to spend time with other young people from Europe on a ten-day sailing trip in Turkey and Greece...
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] Plan USA Youth Leadership Academy – 15 May
Eligibility: USA (Grade 8-11)
Description: A leadership academy equipping young people with skills to drive social change and community impact.
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] Einstein Fellowship 2026 – 15 May
Eligibility: Global (under 35)
Description: A fellowship for outstanding young thinkers to pursue interdisciplinary projects outside their previous research areas.
Link: Apply here

[CONFERENCE] DHL Scholarship for the AFS Youth Assembly – 19 May
Eligibility: Americas (18–35)
Description: Includes full participation in the Climate Entrepreneurship Academy in NYC this August...
Link: Apply here

[COMPETITION] 2000 Global Peter Drucker Challenge – 24 May
Eligibility: Global (18-35)
Description: An international essay competition exploring current business and leadership topics, hosted by the Drucker Society Europe.
Link: Apply here

[AWARD] Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards – 25 May
Eligibility: Global
Description: The Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards champion initiatives and individuals who harness creativity and innovation to advance the SDGs...
Link: Apply here

[GRANT] 30,000 Climate Grant – 26 May
Eligibility: Global (18-29)
Description: Y4C’s Call for Solutions funds youth-led climate action projects tackling sustainability and environmental challenges.
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] $50,000 Eisner Prize Fellowship – 26 May
Eligibility: USA
Description: For U.S. leaders advancing intergenerational solutions, with funding and support to scale their work...
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] Latin America & the Caribbean Climate Fellowship – 30 May
Eligibility: Latin America and Caribbean
Description: Supports founders working on climate resilience, mitigation, and adaptation with training and expert guidance...
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] $10,000 Eureka Fellowship for Youth Changemakers in Canada – 8 Jun
Eligibility: Canada (18–35)
Description: For youth changemakers in Canada looking to build a healthier, more sustainable world...
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship – 22 Jun
Eligibility: Global (18+)
Description: A fully funded fellowship with training, mentorship, and a powerful global network for impact entrepreneurs...
Link: Apply here

[GRANT] $1.5 million Mental Health Funding – 24 Jun
Eligibility: Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam
Description: Funding bold prevention and promotion ideas that address early mental health drivers for underserved youth aged 10–24...
Link: Apply here

[AWARD] $100,000 Cartier Women's Initiative Awards – 24 Jun
Eligibility: Global
Description: Open to women-owned, women-led impact-driven businesses across all sectors and geographies...
Link: Apply here

[AWARD] $20,000 D-Prize – 29 Jun
Eligibility: Global
Description: Grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new social impact ventures across multiple sectors...
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] Western Union Global Fellowship Program – 1 Jul
Eligibility: Global
Description: A fully funded fellowship empowering individuals from refugee, marginalized, or displaced communities with skills and support...
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] Leading Scholarship 2025 – 07 Jul
Eligibility: Global
Description: One Young World is searching for young leaders creating sustainable solutions to attend their annual Summit.
Link: Apply here

[SCHOLARSHIP] Schwarzman Scholars – 10 Sep
Eligibility: Global
Description: Schwarzman Scholars is a prestigious one-year, fully funded master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University, one of the world's top universities...
Link: Apply here

[SCHOLARSHIP] Google AI Masters Scholarships – Rolling
Eligibility: Global
Description: Google DeepMind's scholarship program provides financial support and access to AI education for the next generation of AI leaders.
Link: Apply here

[GRANT] 30,000 Ben & Jerry's Grant – Rolling
Eligibility: US
Description: A grant program offering unrestricted funding to grassroots organizations driving social and environmental justice.
Link: Apply here

All of these opportunities also live in our living database of 25+ Opportunities. Check it out here.

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Best,

Ziyaan Virji

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