Application Deadline: Sunday, November 12, 2023, 11:59 PM (NYC EST time).
LOCATION: USA
The Young Leaders Fellowship Program is a one-of-a-kind leadership opportunity open to all young people between 18 – 26 from all over the world who wish to address community projects in the areas of education, health, and economic security. The year-long program prepares young people to become leaders of change in their communities through leadership development, global citizenship, self-awareness, and vision planning.
ELIGIBILITY:
Demonstrate commitment to their community;
Identify an issue in their community in the areas of education, health, or economic security;
Be between the ages of 18-26 at the start of the program (June 1, 2024);
Be fluent in written and spoken English;
Commit to doing the Community Needs Assessment in June, attending the 10-day in-person program in July, and spending the following year aiming to execute their community project;
Have access to email and the internet to allow for consistent communication with the MCW Global Team and Young Leaders Fellowship alumni-mentor for the duration of the year-long program;
Adhere to Young Leaders Fellowship graduation guidelines (to be provided upon acceptance to the program);
Be eligible for appropriate visa and travel documentation;
Submit a completed application on or before Sunday, November 12, 2023, 11:59 PM (NYC EST time).
BENEFIT:
MCW Global’s Young Leaders Fellowship begins with the Community Needs Assessment – A one-month community needs mapping that prepares young people, between the ages of 18-26, from around the world to understand their local communities better. After the community needs assessment, Young Leaders participate in a one-month intensive Virtual Program that helps them become leaders of positive change in their communities. After Virtual Learning, participants spend 10-months developing their action plans with support from alumni mentors.