The Laureate Global Fellowship is a pioneering youth social entrepreneurship program working to redefine how young people lead change.

Launched in 2001, the fellowship invests annually in twenty extraordinary young leaders whose social ventures are transforming how age-old challenges are addressed in their communities and countries. Fellowship applicants earn their spot in this renowned cohort through a rigorous selection process including evaluation by a panel of peer leaders and executives from distinguished global institutions. Sponsored by Laureate International Universities, the Laureate Global Fellowship is one of YouthActionNet’s 23 national/regional youth leadership institutions worldwide, whose fellows shape our network of nearly 1700 youth driving change in over 90 countries.

Through the fellowship, hundreds of young leaders and their ventures have discovered the power of joining a like minded community of peers and received access to the support they need to shape a more just and inclusive future.

If selected as a 2018 Laureate Global Fellow, you will embark on a transformational leadership journey. This includes:

• An immersive leadership training and retreat in October
• A yearlong fellowship experience including coaching, virtual learning, advocacy, and networking opportunities
• Membership in our global network of nearly 1700 changemakersworldwide
• Access to a lifetime of continued learning and support from the International Youth Foundation (IYF)

Eligibility

Young social entrepreneurs in any country who meet these criteria may apply:

• Founder or co-founder of a social venture with at least one year of impact
• Age 18-29 as of December 31, 2018
• Fluent in English

Applicants must be founder or co-founder of a venture that has not previously participated in the Laureate Global Fellowship, and only one co-founder per venture may apply.

Official Link

Deadline: 6th March 2018

Duration: One year

Website:http://www.youthactionnet.org/