MCW Young Leaders Fellowship 2025 in USA | Fully Funded | MCW Global Fellowship
The MCW Young Leaders Fellowship 2025 is a fully funded scholarship opportunity in the USA for people around the world. Applications are open, aimed at individuals aged 18 to 26 from various academic backgrounds. This one-year leadership program includes a 10-day stay in the USA and focuses on developing young leaders who want to create positive change in their communities, particularly in education, health, and economic security. Participants will gain essential management and leadership skills while engaging in community projects. The fellowship covers all expenses and does not require IELTS or TOEFL scores.
Host Country: United States
Degree Level : BS, Master’s, PhD
Duration:
In-person: 10 days
Overall: one year
Which includes:
Virtual Community Needs Assessment: A one-month assessment phase to prepare participants for understanding their local communities.
In-Person Training: A 10-day visit to the USA from July 14 to July 24, 2025 , where participants will engage in workshops, events, and collaborative projects.
Virtual Project Implementation & Alumni Mentorship: Following the in-person training, participants will spend approximately 10 months implementing their community projects with guidance from alumni mentors.
Benefits:
Fully funded: Covers flights, housing, and meals.
Travel: Economy flights (international/domestic) and transport within the U.S.
Accommodation: Housing from July 14 to July 24, 2025, in New York and Vermont.
Meals: Three meals per day during the program.
Public transport: To/from NYC airports.
Training and mentorship: Support for community projects.
Networking: Global connections with peers and mentors.
Skill development: Focus on leadership, management, and community service.
Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 18 to 26 years old by June 1, 2025.
Community Commitment: Must be committed to addressing issues in health, education, or economic security in their community.
English Proficiency: Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
Availability: Must attend the full program, including virtual and in-person phases.
Internet Access: Must have consistent access to email and the internet.
Visa Eligibility: Must be able to obtain necessary travel documents.
Required documents:
Resume
Two letters of recommendation
Essay responses to two questions:
Identify a community issue and how you would address it.
Describe a leadership challenge you faced and how you resolved it.
Application deadline: November 10, 2024.
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