Written by Do you care deeply about climate change, education, and empowering children or communities through knowledge? The Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship opens a global call for youth (ages 10–30) working to transform climate education — whether in schools, communities or digital spaces. Selected fellows receive grant support and join a global cohort shaping the future of climate-aware learning.
This fellowship offers a chance to scale your initiative, get mentorship, and contribute to policy and awareness — turning your passion into impact.
What the Fellowship Offers (Benefits)
- Grant support up to US$ 20,000 for initiatives selected.
- Stipend for your time and contributions during the fellowship period.
- Technical mentorship & collaboration with UNICEF research partners and experts.
- Platform for visibility: ability to influence policy, take part in global dialogues, and share your work internationally.
- Leadership development and youth-advocacy experience: engage in research, foresight, systems thinking, storytelling, and community outreach.
- Part of global cohort: Network with other young climate-education leaders from around the world.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility Criteria)
You are eligible if you:
- Are between 10 and 30 years old.
- Are leading or representing a youth-led climate education initiative (school clubs, community programs, digital campaigns, policy advocacy, etc.).
- Are ready to commit 4–5 hours per week from February 2026 to July 2027 (the fellowship period).
- Are comfortable working in English (other UN languages are a plus).
Initiatives can span formal education (school curricula, climate clubs), informal or community-based education (workshops, awareness campaigns), digital media and storytelling, partnerships with local authorities, or justice- and rights-based climate education frameworks.
Fellowship Scope & What Fellows Will Do
As a Fellow, you will:
- Document and strengthen your “climate education bright spot” — your existing or planned initiative.
- Contribute to youth-led research, foresight, and systems thinking around climate education.
- Support design and implementation of educational tools, campaigns, or curricula.
- Participate in global policy dialogues, strategic convenings, and multi-stakeholder networks.
- Help produce evidence, stories, and tools aimed at transforming how communities and education systems respond to climate change.
How to Apply
Visit the official fellowship page: Apply here → https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/leading-minds-fellowship-climate-education