Apply to the YouthActionNet Global Fellowship Program!

Launched in 2001 by the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet strengthens, supports, and celebrates the role of young people in leading positive change in their communities. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet Global Fellows following a competitive application process. The year-long Fellowship program includes:
Skill-building:

• A seven-day leadership retreat for twenty selected Fellows which offers dynamic peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and sharing among young visionaries
• Focus on the personal growth and leadership abilities of Fellows, in addition to providing instruction in specific skills required to manage innovative, world-changing organizations
• Year-round learning opportunities based on Fellows' individual needs and the six dimensions of leadership highlighted in the YouthActionNet® Global Curriculum: Personal, Visionary, Political, Collaborative, Organizational, and Societal.

Networking and Resources:

• Membership in the YouthActionNet® global network of fellows and alumni
• Grant opportunities
• Opportunities to network and collaborate with IYF projects and partners

Advocacy:

• Training in areas such as communications planning, media outreach, message development, presentation skills, and innovative uses of new media technologies
• Access to global advocacy platforms and media coverage

Eligibility

• Open to all young people aged 18-29 (as of October 7, 2012)
• Applicants should be founders of existing projects/organizations, or leading a project within an organization.
• Proficiency in English is required; applications must be submitted in English
• Must be available to attend full retreat (all expenses paid) in the second week of October 2012.

Key Dates

• March 12: Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on this day.
• March 28: All applicants will be contacted regarding the status of their application.
• May 22: Finalists will be notified

The 2012 retreat will take place during the second week of October 2012 in Turkey.
The 2012 Application is now open! Click here to get started.

Scholarship programme
What is the purpose of the ESED scholarship?

The purpose of the ESED scholarship is to support outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject.


The Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership considers an outstanding student to be one who:
•graduates with excellent grades in the top 20% of her/his class
•is determined to advance her/his knowledge and understanding
•has a history of community involvement
•is committed to sustainable energy
•is committed to return and contribute to her/his home country

Who is eligible?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must
•plan to undertake studies at the Masters level in areas directly related to sustainable energy development

•be citizens of the developing countries and territories identified for OECD official development aid in the DAC List of ODA Recipients

What are the levels of financial assistance and the duration of the scholarships?

Scholarships of US$ 23,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Masters level students. Up to ten Masters scholarships will be awarded annually.

How can I apply?

Information and the application form can be obtained online by clicking on this link to the Application Forms page at http://www.globalelectricity.org/en/index.jsp?numPage=79