Young Global Changemakers Award

Applications are invited for the Young Global Changemakers Award to recognize the efforts and inspire young individuals contributing to positive change in their local community that is geared towards the achievement of the SDGs.

The award recognizes and inspire youths in development fields such as skills training, arts and culture, environment protection, education, health and well-being, human rights, technology, sport, science and many more areas.

Benefits

Awardees will receive;

  • an electronic copy of the award certification,
  • mentoring, coaching and access to YEF Global’s diverse set of skills and resources.
  • Awardees will also have the opportunity to connect with other like-minded youth and from a community of support at the YEF Global.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Young Global Changemakers Award, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

  • Young change makers from around the world
  • Be between the age limit of 18 to 26 years of age as of first August of the application year.
  • Must be either a University student or a Graduate or a student of equivalent studies.
  • Demonstrate exceptionally recognizable social work or initiatives in the development fields to bring some positive change in local community over the last one year.
  • Must have strong commitment to engage in voluntary social and development activities for next 3 years at least.

Application Procedures

Interested applicants for the Young Global Changemakers Award must have the following information ready before starting their online application:

  • Description of your social initiative/ development activities (maximum 500 words).
  • Number of people impacted by your work/ project/ initiative.
  • SDGs that are connected to your works.
  • Why you think you are entitled to this award? (maximum 250 words).
  • What is your future plan about continuing your social work and bringing changes, energy in society to motivate the young generation?
  • Your Linkedin ID
  • Other information if you get shortlisted for the award.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2021

For more details: https://ygcaward.yefglobal.org/

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