UNICEF Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education 2026

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.

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This fellowship offers a chance to scale your initiative, get mentorship, and contribute to policy and awareness — turning your passion into impact.

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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.

Eligibility:

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).

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