implement their plans while being guided remotely through online workshops
work under a Mentor assigned from the Young Leaders alumni community
Once Young Leaders have successfully completed the YLA they are eligible to apply for the Alumni Ventures Fund which awards grants of up to $5,000 USD with a year of professional mentor-ship.
Eligibilities
Young Leaders Must:
Be between the ages of 18-26 years old
Be fluent in written and spoken English
Have access to email or another internet platform that allows consistent communication with the MCW team and mentor for the duration of the year-long program
Demonstrate commitment to their community
Identify an issue faced by their community they would like to address
Commit to attending the weeklong retreat and spending the following year implementing change in their community and staying in contact with their mentor
Be eligible for appropriate visa and travel documentation
Submit a completed application on or before January 2, 2018
Eligible Regions: Open For All
Application Process
The application process will consist of three rounds: the general application, a brief needs assessment, and an alumni interview.
The general application opens on October 31, 2017 and is open to any eligible persons.
Shortlist candidates will be asked to submit a brief needs assessment which will outline their community issue and potential solutions in greater detail.
Candidates who complete the second round will be contacted for an interview with alumni of the program.
Selected participants will be notified of their acceptance on April 2, 2018.
The YLA Application is hosted on Google Forms. This means that you must have a gmail account to fill out the application. If you do not already have a gmail account, you can sign up for one for free. The application must consist of the following:
General Information
Essay Questions
Resume/ CV- You must upload your resume/ cv directly into the application in PDF format
Two Letters of Recommendation- You must upload your letters of recommendation directly into the application in PDF format
Liability Waiver
Application Deadline: January 2, 2018 (61 Days Remaining)
