Agents of Change Youth Fellowship
Applications are open for Wilson Centre agents for changing youth fellowship 2019-2123.
The Wilson Center will launch the Agents of Change Young Fellowship in order to help young people shape a better future for the world.
It’s the first career-focused training program for emerging leaders in a dynamic field that crosses the boundaries between climate change and security.
Agents of Change Youth Fellowship
- Type: Fellowship
- Organisation: Wilson Center
- Course to study: Not specified
- Gender: Men and Women
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2022
2022 Wilson Center Agents of Change Youth Fellowship
The Middle East Program and Environmental Change and Security Program of the Wilson Center are pleased to announce a call for applications for the “Agents of Change Youth Fellowship.”
The Wilson Center is introducing the Agents of Change Youth Fellowship in recognition of the importance of the MENA area in terms of climate response and the potential for youth leadership in the region to help design a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous future for the globe.
It is the first professional fellowship program for up-and-coming professionals looking for fulfilling careers at the nexus of security and climate change.
Aim and Benefits of Agents of Change Youth Fellowship
Strengthening Analytic and Communications Skills: The fellowship will include capacity-building workshops in the areas of storytelling, environmental journalism/working with the media, working with policymakers and drafting policy briefs, and leadership skills.
Speaker Series: The fellowship program will include a speaker series in the form of private discussions featuring leading subject-matter experts from the public and private sectors as well as a range of policymakers from the UAE and the region.
Through these discussions, fellows will gain valuable insights into cutting-edge research and how to effectively communicate its relevance to public policy and other spheres of influence.
Capstone Projects: The Agents of Change will be supported throughout the experience to identify, develop, and complete a final deliverable which draws from their project experience and provides a tangible step forward in their path toward impacting policy and action on climate, environment, and peace.
Each fellow will produce a 3,000 word research paper accompanied by a short written or multimedia product.
The Agents of Change Fellows will present and share their deliverables in a final convening. The Wilson Center will package and present selected projects externally.
Requirements for Agents of Change Youth Fellowship Qualification
The Agents of Change Fellows Program is open to applicants from countries in the MENA region with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a relevant field or a Master’s Degree, and a proven interest in pursuing a career in which they can incorporate issues related to climate change and peace.
Fellows can be located in any geographic location with strong Internet access for conducting regular video conferences.
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Documents Required for Application
All applicants should complete an application form via the link and provide a resume, cover letter, and a short response (400 words max) to the following question: How can countries in the Middle East work beyond borders to address the challenge of climate change?
How to Apply For The Agents of Change Youth Fellowship
Please send application materials in single PDF packet to [email protected] with “Agents of Change Youth Fellowship Application” in the subject line.