Laureate Global Fellows are all young founders/CEOs who have
pioneered cutting-edge solutions to urgent societal challenges.
Sponsored by the Sylvan/Laureate Foundation, the Fellowship recognizes
20 leaders, ages 18 to 29, annually. Fellow projects are distinguished
by their innovative approaches, their proven track records for success,
and their potential to be sustainable over the long-term.
Fellows
benefit from a yearlong experience that includes leadership training,
coaching/mentoring, advocacy, and networking opportunities. Part of what
distinguishes the Fellowship is the opportunity for young leaders to
get away from the day-to-day demands of running a social venture through
a seven-day retreat held in a different international setting each
year. Retreats are designed to provide transformational learning experiences,
enabling Fellows to connect in profound ways with their peers as they
share their motivations and strategies, move through obstacles, and
identify leadership goals for themselves and their organizations.
Other Fellowship benefits include:
- Recognition at a global awards ceremony, through related media outreach, and blogging and speaking opportunities made available through YouthActionNet
- Year-round learning opportunities and one-on-one coaching based on Fellows' individual needs and YouthActionNet’s proven leadership development framework
- Being part of a global network of young change-makers, with the chance to connect and collaborate with peers leading change throughout the world
- Access to ongoing learning and networking opportunities as a YouthActionNet alumni
Sponsored by the Sylvan/Laureate Foundation,
the Laureate Global Fellowship annually recognizes 20 young leaders who
have pioneered solutions to urgent challenges in their communities and
beyond. Fellows develop leadership expertise and deepen their impact
through a dynamic, yearlong learning experience, and join a network of
over 900 change-makers like them who continue to benefit from learning
opportunities and connections throughout their social change careers.
Learn more about the Fellowship experience, and read this blog post about our approach to leadership development.
Key Dates
- Application opens on February 10, 2014
- Applications must be submitted by March 16, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST
- All applicants will be notified of their status by May 26, 2014
- The retreat will take place in October 2014
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- 18 – 29 years old as of October 1, 2014
- Founders or co-founders of existing ventures with at least one year of impact
- Fluent in English (applications must be completed in English)
- Able to attend a week-long leadership retreat in October 2014 in Lima, Peru
Moreinfo: http://www.youthactionnet.org/apply
