25+ Youth Opportunities (22 May)

Hey Leader of Today,

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

Okay so… I’m doing something I’ve never done before.

In 23 days, my TEDx talk Tomorrow Never Comes goes live—and for the first time, I’m asking this community for help.

I’ve set a wild goal: 1 million views.

Not just for numbers, but because I believe this message could be the push someone needs to finally take that first step.

So I’ve created something called The Inner Circle—a private WhatsApp group of the most engaged people helping me build this launch together.

If you join, you’ll:

• Get early access to the talk before anyone else

• Help me choose the title + thumbnail

• Get all the behind-the-scenes voice notes & updates

• Be part of the launch team sharing it with the world

It’s not about going viral. It’s about giving this idea a real shot to be heard.

Wanna be part of it?

[AWARD] 80,000 WFF Startup Innovation Awards – 22 May
Eligibility: Global
Description: A global competition for entrepreneurs using tech to transform agrifood systems and fight hunger.
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

[GRANT] Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6 – 26 May
Eligibility: Global (18–30)
Description: Offers $50,000 in funding, mentorship, and a spot at the 2025 One Young World Summit.
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

[OTHER] Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness – 28 May
Eligibility: US (14–24)
Description: A program to develop civic leadership skills among young Americans.
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] DfE Youth Sustainability Champions – 28 May
Eligibility: England (18–23)
Description: Join the UK’s DfE to help embed youth voice in the Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy.
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] Youth Ambassador Programme – 29 May
Eligibility: Global (13–19)
Description: Supports young changemakers in building social impact initiatives through the Festival of Hope.
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

[AWARD] Social Impact Award – 31 May
Eligibility: Global (14–30)
Description: Join an incubation program offering mentorship, funding, and a chance to attend the SIA Summit.
Link: Apply here

OTHER] ReThink Citizens Youth Squad – 31 May
Eligibility: US (15–25)
Description: A leadership program focused on digital safety and civic engagement for youth leaders.
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

[OTHER] UNICEF USA July 2025 Youth Advocacy Training (YAG) – 8 June
Eligibility: USA (14–24)
Description: The Youth Advocacy Training helps young people build core civic engagement and advocacy skills.
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] AKFC Global Leadership Program – 8 Jun
Eligibility: Canada (Mid Career)
Description: This program gathers Canadian professionals to explore global issues and connect with changemakers.
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] GDF Conservation and Communities Fellowship – 13 June
Eligibility: Global South
Description: A 7-month hybrid program for conservation leaders from the Global South.
Link: Apply here

[AWARD] Moonshot Awards – 15 June
Eligibility: Global (15–30)
Description: Supports early-stage ventures by young leaders with bold community impact ideas.
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] The Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program 2025 – 15 June
Eligibility: Global (25–35)
Description: A transformative leadership program fostering global collaboration and dialogue.
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] National Geographic Externship – 20 Jun
Eligibility: Global
Description: A remote externship translating global freshwater issues into community-based action.
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] Next Generation Foresight Practitioners Fellowship – 1 July
Eligibility: Global (18–35)
Description: For visionary young professionals exploring futures and foresight to join a global learning journey.
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

[FELLOWSHIP] UN SDG4 Youth & Student Network – 10 July
Eligibility: Global (16–30)
Description: A global community advancing SDG4 through youth and student leadership.
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

[JOBS/INTERNSHIP] Internships at the United Nations Foundation – Rolling
Eligibility: Global
Description: UN Foundation offers semester-based internships across various departments and focus areas.
Link: Apply here

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

Let’s not be gatekeepers - share this with your family, friends and people in your community.

Best,

Ziyaan Virji

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