30+ Youth Opportunities

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Ziyaan Virji
April 11, 2025

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Hey Leader of Today,

Here’s a list of 30+ Opportunities this week:

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[FELLOWSHIP] Yale Athletics Fellowship Program – 11 Apr
Eligibility: US
Description: A program engaging young professionals in collegiate athletics, offering mentorship and real-world experience.
Link: Apply here

[CONFERENCE] UN Climate & SDGs Conference – 12 Apr
Eligibility: Global
Description: A major platform aligning climate action and sustainable development goals to accelerate integrated solutions.
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] Harvard Ventures-TECH Summer Program (HVTSP) – 14 Apr
Eligibility: Global (High School)
Description: A selective online program for high-achieving high school students to explore the startup ecosystem and gain entrepreneurial experience.
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] 100,000 776 Fellowship – 14 Apr
Eligibility: Global
Description: A two-year, full-time program for 18-24-year-olds to work on climate action projects with a $100,000 grant.
Link: Apply here

[CONFERENCE] World Bank Group Youth Summit – 15 Apr
Eligibility: Global (18–35)
Description: Engage with global issues, network with changemakers, and explore innovative solutions at the World Bank Youth Summit.
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] Environmental Justice in Tech (EJIT) Fellowship – 15 Apr
Eligibility: Global
Description: A remote summer fellowship at the intersection of environmental justice and technology.
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship - 17 Apr
Eligibility: Global (18-30)
Description: A leadership fellowship equipping young advocates with skills to advance health equity initiatives.
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] UN Young Leaders for the SDGs – 18 Apr
Eligibility: Global (15–35)
Description: A global platform to support and elevate young leaders advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] IB Youth Advisory Council (YAC) – 18 Apr
Eligibility: Global (Current IB students/ recent grads)
Description: A new IB initiative empowering students to provide direct feedback and shape IB policies and programs.
Link: Apply here

[CONFERENCE] Rising Generations Youth Summit – 18 Apr
Eligibility: US (14–18)
Description: A youth summit empowering teens to take action, share ideas, and lead change in their communities.
Link: Apply here

[AWARD] 40,000 Spark Awards – 20 Apr
Eligibility: UK (18–25)
Description: Funding and support for young changemakers in England with pilot-ready social impact projects.
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] Request for Proposals: Freshwater Storytelling – 22 Apr
Eligibility: Global
Description: National Geographic Society seeks proposals to highlight global freshwater challenges and human water usage.
Link: Apply here

[INTERNSHIP] World Trade Organisation Young Professionals Program – 22 Apr
Eligibility: Global
Description: A WTO program for young professionals from developing nations to gain experience in global trade policy.
Link: Apply here

[CONFERENCE] Global Youth Summit 2025 – 25 Apr
Eligibility: Global (21–28)
Description: A fully funded summit uniting passionate changemakers for learning, networking, and global impact.
Link: Apply here

[CONFERENCE] IUCN World Conservation Congress – 27 Apr
Eligibility: Global (18–35)
Description: Connect with young innovators creating solutions to biodiversity, climate, and sustainability challenges.
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] 100,000 O'Shaughnessy Fellowships – 30 Apr
Eligibility: Global
Description: Offers $100,000 to support bold, ambitious ideas and groundbreaking projects across any field.
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship – 01 May
Eligibility: Global (18-30)
Description: A scholarship for young leaders working on mental well-being, climate resilience, and social equity projects.
Link: Apply here

[AWARD] Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards – 07 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

[CONFERENCE] The Future of Leadership – 07 May
Eligibility: Global
Description: A full-day symposium by the WILD Network, bringing together leaders and innovators to discuss the future of leadership.
Link: Apply here

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

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