Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals
United Nations
Leadership Fellowships
Deadline: 15 July 2016
Fellowship starts Sept 2016
Brief description:
This September, the United Nations will announce the inaugural class of the Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals – 17 young change-makers whose leadership is catalyzing the achievement of the Goals. From food to fashion to finance, the Young Leaders will come from many various backgrounds, represent every region within the world, and help activate many children in support of the Goals.
Host Institution(s):
United Nations
Field of study:
Sustainable Development Goals
Number of Awards:
17
Target group:
Youth – 18 and 30 years old (as of 12 August 2016) from around the world
Fellowship benefits:
Successful nominees are expected to continue in their existing roles and function as Young Leaders in an advocacy role. Being a Young Leader isn’t a full-time role but an advocacy function that should complement existing work.
The function is honorary, non-remunerated, and doesn’t entail speaking on behalf of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth or the United Nations.
Eligibility:
Nominees must be between 18 and 30 years old (as of August 12, 2016). Successful candidates are going to be selected based on:
• • Their demonstrated achievements in promoting and advancing sustainable development;
• • the power to command an audience, influence their contemporaries, and encourage their constituents;
• • Their personal influence within their respective fields and reputation for inclusive and innovative leadership;
• • Their demonstrated integrity, commitment to the SDGs, and core values of the UN.
Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.
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