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10 Global Fellowships for Young People currently open!

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1. United Nations Young Leaders for the SDGs; Link: opd.to/4ipUTFq | Deadline: Apr 18

Young Leaders for the SDGs

The Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative recognizes 17 exceptional young people every two years who are driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These leaders collaborate with the United Nations and its partners to accelerate SDG implementation and inspire global youth participation.

Key Responsibilities:

✔ Advocate for the SDGs through storytelling, strategic collaborations, and high-profile campaigns.
✔ Engage in global discussions, including UN and international events, to amplify youth voices.
✔ Mobilize communities with innovative approaches to drive SDG action.
✔ Collaborate with the UN and its partners on key youth and SDG-related initiatives.
✔ Uphold UN values, demonstrating leadership, integrity, and accountability.

Benefits for Young Leaders:

✔ Global platform to amplify their impact.
✔ Access to the UN system and its extensive network of partners.
✔ Capacity-building opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
✔ Travel opportunities to participate in high-level events.
✔ Join a dynamic network of changemakers worldwide.

Application Details:

📅 Term Duration: 2025-2027
📅 Deadline: Friday, 18 April 2025 (11:59 PM EST)

Eligibility Criteria:

✔ Age: 15-35 years old at the time of application.
✔ English Proficiency: Working-level proficiency required.
✔ Inclusive Applications Encouraged – particularly from young women, youth with disabilities, indigenous youth, LGBTIQ+ youth, refugees, migrants, and rural youth.

🔗 Apply now to join the next cohort and become a global advocate for sustainable development!

2. Vital Voices Global Fellowship
Link: opd.to/4c5i8Ct | Deadline: Apr 15

Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) 2025 – Summary

The Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) 2025 is a 10-month program designed to support women leaders from diverse sectors in enhancing their skills, fostering collaboration, and driving systemic change. The fellowship operates under two key pillars:

VV Venture – for social entrepreneurs.
VV Engage – for public leaders.

Key Benefits for Fellows:

✔ Leadership training through the Vital Voices Leadership Journey.
✔ Sector-specific skill development based on their pillar (entrepreneurship or public leadership).
✔ Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration with changemakers and civil society leaders.
✔ Access to the Vital Voices Community Hub and a global network for mentorship, peer learning, and strategic connections.
✔ An in-person convening in Q3 2025 (location TBC) for deeper engagement.
✔ Certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the program.

Eligibility Criteria:

✔ Identify as a woman.
✔ Proficient in English (all sessions are conducted in English).
✔ 18 years or older at the time of application.
✔ Demonstrate commitment to advancing the SDGs through leadership, entrepreneurship, or public service.
✔ Willing to fully participate and engage with diverse women leaders.
✔ Meet the specific VV Engage or VV Venture pillar eligibility requirements.

This fellowship empowers women leaders to create lasting impact and advance sustainable development globally.

3. Internet Society Mid-Career Fellowship 2025
Link: opd.to/4iOQwUf | Deadline: 11 April 2025

Internet Society Mid Career Fellowship

The Mid Career Fellowship is a seven-month program (June–December) designed to equip mid-career leaders with the skills to navigate volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in the digital age. The program provides 15 fellows with access to world-class institutions, experts, and cross-sector networking opportunities to develop inclusive, strategic, and innovative leadership.

Program Structure:

✔ Five core modules covering:

Internet Critical Properties and Enablers
Digital Transformation and Key Internet Issues
Digital Futures and Strategic Foresight
Systems and Design Thinking
Leadership and Decision-Making
✔ Live lectures, assessments, and practical case studies
✔ Seminars on key trends like digital geopolitics and leadership in VUCA environments
✔ A final symposium to showcase fellows’ work

Eligibility Criteria:

✔ Mid-career professionals with 10+ years of experience in technical, policy, economic, or social roles within the Internet ecosystem
✔ Currently working in an organization addressing digital challenges or digital transformation
✔ Interested in multi-stakeholder collaboration, problem-solving, and advancing an open, secure, and trustworthyInternet
✔ Commitment of ~6 hours per week for full participation
✔ English proficiency and reliable Internet access required

Application Timeline:

📅 Applications Open: 17 March 2025
📅 Deadline: 11 April 2025
📅 Selection Process: April–May 2025
📅 Program Kick-Off: End of May 2025
📅 Final Symposium: December 2025

🔗 Apply now to develop cutting-edge leadership skills in the evolving digital landscape!

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4. Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship 2025 for Startups
Link: opd.to/4bG4rJU | Deadline: Apr 18

EquityTech Fellowship 2025

The EquityTech Fellowship 2025 unites entrepreneurs from the U.S. and around the world who are using technology to bridge gaps in education and the workforce. Participants will gain access to expert training, essential resources to scale their ventures, and an eight-week in-person residency at Halcyon in Washington, DC to further develop their impact-driven solutions.