Applications are now open for the fully-funded Global Youth Summit 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa!

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Global Youth Summit 2024

Global Changemakers is thrilled to announce the Global Youth Summit 2024, a fully funded, transformative experience! This year, Global Changemakers is inviting young leaders from across the globe to join the Global Youth Summit in Cape Town, South Africa from 21-25 October 2024.

This year’s summit is not just a meeting place but a melting pot of ideas, cultures, and visions for a better future. Young Changemakers, aged 21-29 and living in any corner of the world, are invited to apply for a chance to participate in an unforgettable week of skills development, networking, and capacity building. Together with a diverse group of some of the world’s most inspiring youth leaders, you’ll embark on a journey of growth, collaboration, and action.

Participants of the Global Youth Summit 2024 will have the unique opportunity to connect with over 1300 changemakers in our international network and become eligible for grant funding to bring their impactful projects to life.

About Global Changemakers

Global Changemakers is an international youth organisation with a mission to support youth to create positive change towards more fair, just, and sustainable communities. This is done through skills development, capacity building, mentoring, and grants.

Global Changemakers has trained over 50K young people from over 190 countries and provided grants to 500 youth-led projects in partnership with organisations such as the Shawn Mendes Foundation that have had a combined impact on over 16 million people.

It has organised four Virtual Youth Summits, twelve fully funded Global Youth Summits, and four Regional Summits in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe, as well as many other skill-building events across the world.

Ready to apply for the Global Youth Summit?

Don’t want to miss your chance to embark on an incredible journey with the fully funded Global Youth Summit? The simple *three step application process is your gateway to connecting with fellow Changemakers and diving into a week of growth, inspiration, and action. Each step is designed to ensure that every participant brings unique value and vision to our collective mission.

Applications are open from April 26 to May 26. Eager to get started on your application?

*Candidates who have not completed all three steps will not be considered during the selection process.

Three step process

To apply to the Global Youth Summit 2024, English speaking Changemakers, aged 21-29 and living anywhere in the world, need to record a two-minute application video, pay the $30 application fee and complete the written application form.

Your application is not complete and will not be considered without completing all three parts of the application before the application deadline.

Step 1- Video Upload

Given the large volume of applications received, they only review application videos in the initial selection round.

Once you have uploaded your video, copy the link and paste it in step 3 where you fill out your Google form.

Step 2- Application Fee

The application fee is set at $30 and can be paid through PayPal or with a credit/debit card. Remember to keep the transaction ID from PayPal or the payment order number from your card transaction handy, as you’ll need to include it in your application form.

Every applicant benefits from a 100% discount on the Project Management for Changemakers course, designed to support Changemakers with the skills needed to create or scale impactful initiatives. This discount stands regardless of summit selection, opening doors to global network and grant opportunities.

Step 3- Application Form

APPLICATION FORM

Your application is not complete until you submit the application form. If you do not submit your application form including the link to your application video and proof of payment of the application fee before the deadline, your application will not be considered.

Applications close at midnight Central Eastern Time on 26 May, 2024

What’s Next?

Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the selection results via email at the end of August. Please ensure that ‘info@global-changemakers.net’ is added to your email provider’s “Safe Sender” list so that your email does not end up in your spam folder.