Apply to the UNICEF Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education.

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Are you a young changemaker passionate about tackling the climate crisis through education? If you’re between 10 and 30 years old and already driving initiatives that help others understand, adapt to, or act on climate issues, this could be your chance to amplify your impact on a global stage.

UNICEF is opening applications for the Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education, a transformative 18-month virtual program (running from February 2026 to July 2027) designed to empower emerging leaders like you. Up to 12 fellows will be selected to form a diverse international cohort, working together to reimagine and strengthen climate education worldwide.

What You’ll Do as a Fellow

  • Highlight and scale your own “Bright Spot” – a successful climate education project or initiative you’re leading.
  • Participate in youth-driven research, foresight analysis, and systems thinking.
  • Influence policy by joining national and global discussions.
  • Create impactful stories, resources, and evidence to enhance education systems.
  • Collaborate on designing and hosting key events and convenings.

This part-time commitment (just 4–5 hours per week) fits around your studies or other responsibilities, making it accessible for motivated young people everywhere.

Key Benefits

  • A stipend to support your contributions throughout the fellowship.
  • Expert mentorship and partnerships with researchers.
  • Opportunities for visibility, including speaking engagements.
  • Hands-on training in child rights, advocacy, youth engagement, and leadership.
  • Access to a powerful global network of advocates and leaders.
  • Potential grant funding of up to $20,000 to expand selected initiatives.

Whether your work involves integrating climate topics into school curricula, building community resilience projects, running digital awareness campaigns, or advocating for justice-focused learning, UNICEF wants to hear from you – as long as it’s helping people engage with the climate challenge.

Who Should Apply?

  • Ages 10–30.
  • Leading or actively involved in a climate education effort (formal or informal).
  • Enthusiastic about creating positive change.
  • Able to communicate in English (knowledge of other UN languages is a bonus).

Applications are open now and close on December 31, 2025.

Click HERE to Apply

Ready to step up and help shape a sustainable future for every child? Head to the official UNICEF page for full details, FAQs, and the application form: www.unicef.org/innocenti/leading-minds-fellowship-climate-education.

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