YouthActionNet – launched by the International Youth Foundation is 2001 – supports social entrepreneurs globally. Specifically, it provides technical assistance and networking opportunities which could lead to funding for organizations. The 2012 Fellowship is now accepting applications, which are are due by March 12, 2011.
Eligibility:
- Open to all young people, ages 18-29.
- Applicants must demonstrate a one year track record of leading societal change with an organization.
- Applications must be submitted in English.
- Applicants must attend the full retreat (all expenses paid) to take place in the second week of October 2012.
Key dates:
- March 12, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST: Applications due.
- March 28, 2012: All applicants will be contacted by this day.
- May 22, 2012: Finalists will be notified by this day.
- Second week of October 2012: Retreat takes place in Turkey.
Contact for applications and questions:
yan (at) iyfnet (dot) org
Meet the 2011 fellows:
Related links:
- Application instructions
- Online application
- MS Word application
- Frequently Asked Questions
- YouthActionNet approach to social entrepreneurship
- Testimonials
- YouthActionNet on Facebook
- YouthActionNet on Twitter
