30+ Youth Opportunities (April 3)

Hey Leader of Today,

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

Okay… I don’t ask for much in this newsletter. But this one’s personal.

I’ve teamed up with The Possibilists—a wild collective of 300+ youth orgs—to help make sure young changemakers like us actually get the support we deserve.

They’re running the only global study that tells funders, policymakers, and big orgs what we actually need to thrive.

All I’m asking? 15–20 mins of your time to fill out the survey.
Not for me—for all of us.

And here’s the fun part 👇🏽
🎁 Everyone gets:
• A curated list of funding, fellowships + exclusive offers
• Access to a 🔥 fundraising masterclass

🎟️ Plus, you’re entered into a raffle for:
• 1:1 fundraising + pitching coaching
• Canva Pro, LinkedIn Premium, Headspace subs

Honestly? I wish I had this when I was starting out.

So if you’ve ever found value here, consider this me cashing in a small favour—it would mean the world if you filled this out.

p.s: I spend hours each week collecting these opportunities to help with your journey. I only do this because when I started I found it really hard to access these things. Partnerships like these allow me to do this important work (and pay rent 😉) so your support when I share something goes a very long way - more than you know.

[FELLOWSHIP] U.S. Google Public Policy Fellowship – 04 Apr
Eligibility: US (18+)
Description: A semester-long opportunity for students passionate about internet and tech policy to work with public interest organizations.
Link: Apply here

[GRANT] $100,000 Call Me Maybe Challenge – 09 Apr
Eligibility: US
Description: A grant supporting innovative solutions to manage cellphone use among pre-teens and teens in school environments.
Link: Apply here

[FELLOWSHIP] Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity – 10 Apr
Eligibility: Global
Description: A leadership program uniting professionals from diverse fields to drive health equity and social justice initiatives.
Link: Apply here

[OTHER] UN Women AI School – 10 Apr
Eligibility: Asia Pacific (18–30)
Description: A free online school exploring AI fundamentals, ethical tech, and its applications in development and social change.
Link: Apply here

[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

[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

[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 EUR 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

[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.

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

Best,

Ziyaan Virji

p.s: Don’t forget to fill out The Possibilists survey by Apr 6 - you don’t want to miss out on your chance to have your voice heard (+ get all those perks).

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