Youth Leaders Award

Applications are Now Closed

Applications closed Thursday, October 5th, 2023 at 11:59pm AEST

Call for Youth Leaders!

In March 2024, As ASEAN leaders gather in Melbourne, Global Citizen will convene world leaders, influencers, artists, advocates, journalists, policy experts and more than 250 of the best young leaders across Australia and the Asia-Pacific to take action on climate, innovation and fighting poverty.

Global Citizen is providing 30 young people from the Asia-Pacific region the opportunity of a lifetime - an all expenses paid trip to join us at these events through the Youth Leader Awards.

As a winner of the Youth Leaders Award you will receive travel and accommodation to Melbourne, Australia’s most diverse city, attend the thought provoking and innovative leadership summit, participate in peer networking training day with other Awardees - and each winner will receive $5,000 AUD to support and further the incredible work they are doing!

What are we looking for

We are looking for Young Leaders from the Asia-Pacific region who are between 18 and 30 years old and have made a significant impact in their local community through their work on delivering UN Global Goals.

We are seeking to capture diverse experiences and perspectives within this cohort of Awardees and strongly welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, women, LGBTQIA+, non-binary & gender diverse people, people of colour, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities.

We welcome applications from all across the Asia-Pacific region, but are particularly interested in young leaders from: Indonesia, Tonga, Timor-Leste, Cambodia, Fiji, Pacific Islands, Norfolk Island, Japan, Philippines, Brunei, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and India.

Criteria

As part of our selection process each applicant will be evaluated based on the following five key criteria:

Impact

Demonstrated track-record of measurable impact the last 1-5 years advancing one or more of the Global Goals.

Collaboration

Proven history of working collaboratively with and through other organisations to achieve change.

Vision

Compelling vision and concrete plans for how to extend this work in the next 3-5 years.

Catalyst

Inspires other young people to have an impact on achieving one or more of the Global Goals.

Global Citizenship

Demonstrates the values and embodies the spirit of a Global Citizen and global problem solver.

Award Highlights

Each individual winner will receive $5,000 AUD to support and further their work.
All expense paid round trip to Melbourne (accommodation, flights, transport and other travel expenses)
Attend Youth Leadership Summit and Music event.
Ideate and engage in peer led sharing session, networking, community building and mentorship from leaders in the industry
Ongoing support and collaboration with Global Citizen, relevant partners and established change makers
In addition to the cash prize, the winners will be profiled on the Global Citizen website, social media platforms and media outlets.

Who can apply

To be eligible you must:

Attendees must be between 18 and 30 years old on 29th February 2024;
Be a citizen of a country in the Asia and the Pacific region;
Be a youth leader who has had 1-5 years of impact in working across any of the sustainable development goals (SDGs);
Possess good communication skills and fluency in English. Please note all programming will be in English;
All applicants must agree to the T&C’s outlined by Global Citizen.
Not be any of the following:
- An employees or immediate families of Global Citizen and its related companies,
- An individual or affiliated with an organisation from any country or entity subject to financial or other sanctions by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) or other government entity of the United States of America that may restrict the transfer of the Prize.
- Ineligible to obtain entry to Australia

How to Apply

Applications are open now and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Apply Here

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Citizen?

Global Citizen is an international advocacy organisation that engages and inspires millions of people around the world to learn about global issues and take action in support of ending extreme poverty now. Our unique pop and policy approach convenes across sectors to drive impact at scale – from everyday citizens to the private sector, governments at local, state and national levels, international organisations, media and influencers, and artists and the entertainment community.

Who is eligible to apply?

Entrants must be between the ages of 18 - 30 years old. Attendees must be between 18 and 30 on 28th February 2024.

What countries are considered in the Asia Pacific region?

Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, China, Macao, China, Cook Islands, FijiIndia, Indian Ocean Territories - Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling Island, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam.

Do I have to be there in person?

Yes, we are asking for all our awardees to be there for the full duration of the Youth Leaders Summit which will take place in the first week of March 2024.

Can I nominate someone for the Awards?

No, applicants must apply for the awards themselves but you may circulate the award within your networks and encourage them to apply.

Do you only accept non-profits?

No. We accept applications from any individual who is doing impactful work such as non-profit, for-profit, B-corp, social enterprise, campaigner, entrepreneur etc.

I have a lot of great ideas, but am just starting out. Am I eligible for the Awards?

We are glad you are passionate about making a difference in the global community. However, these awards are for individuals who have demonstrated impact in the last 1-5 years advancing one or more of the Global Goals.

What does the judging criterion “Global Citizenship” mean?

Please reference the Global Citizen Manifesto

When does the application open? When does it close?

The application opens for submissions at 9:00AM AEST on Saturday, Sep 2nd, 2023 and closes at 11:59PM AEST on Thursday, October 5th, 2023.

Can I apply in a language other than English?

Unfortunately, at this time we are only able to accept applications in English.
You are welcome to draft your application in another language and send us a translation. We are judging you on the criteria, not your expression.

What is the evaluation criteria?

Entrants will be evaluated based on individual merit, including the following five (5) key areas

IMPACT: Demonstrated track-record of measurable impact the last 1-5 years advancing one or more of the Global Goals.
COLLABORATION: proven history of working collaboratively with and through other organisations to achieve change.
VISION: Compelling vision and concrete plans for how to extend this work in the next 3-5 years.
CATALYST: Inspires other young people to have an impact on achieving one or more of the Global Goals.
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: Demonstrates the values and embodies the spirit of a Global Citizen and global problem solver.

What is the judging process?

Applicants will be judged against criteria by a group of judges appointed by Global Citizen.

Applicants will then be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and will be interviewed by a panel. Those successfully selected will receive an invitation and be asked to register for the event (with all costs being covered including travel, accommodation, visa costs, food, and activities).

Where can I ask questions not covered here?

If you have any questions that are not answered on the awards’ information page or in these FAQs, please email youthprize@globalpovertyproject.com. Regretfully, we will only be able to respond to questions not answered here.