SECTION A: ELIGIBILITY

1. Date of Birth*

2. Do you belong to any of the categories below?*

3. Please select the country for which you are a citizen, national, or permanent resident.*

4. Are you currently enrolled as a student? * YesNo

5. Are you a first-generation student?*

First generation student is a student who is the first in their family to attend college or university.

YesNo

6. In Which university are you currently enrolled at?*

7. In which degree program are you currently enrolled at the university mentioned above?*

8. Select all youth networks you are affiliated with:* Mastercard Foundation Scholars ProgramMandela Washington FellowshipYoung African Leaders InitiativeAshokaAfrican Leadership Academy-Anzisha PrizeYouth Think TankOther/N/A

SECTION B: YOUR PROFILE

9. Please provide your full name. Ensure that your name is written exactly as it appears in your international passport, if available.

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

11. Email Address*

12. Phone number*

Disability and Accommodation Needs. 13. Do you identify as having a disability or a condition that may require accommodations?*

Disability status and accommodation needs will not affect the evaluation of your application. If you are selected to participate in For Youth, By Youth, we will use this information to provide necessary assistance.

Yes, I have a disabilityNo, I don't have a disabilityPrefer to self-describe

14. How did you learn about the For Youth, By Youth movement?* Through my universityTalloires Network of Engaged Universities newsletterThrough social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn)Referred by a friend, mentor, or colleagueAttended an event or webinar related to the movementOther

SECTION C: ESSAY QUESTIONS

15. Why do you want to join the For Youth, By Youth movement? *

Max 200 words

16. Identify one societal issue or challenge you observe in your society or community that you would like to address through an action research project. Describe how you would approach collaboration with a local community organization and/or community leaders and what a successful partnership would look like. *

Max 200 words

17. How do your experiences and personal commitments reflect the idea that young people hold the power to change the world? How do you see your unique background contributing to the goals of the For Youth, By Youth movement?*

Max 200 words

18. Describe a time when you encountered a significant challenge, failure, or setback. How did you handle the situation and what did you learn from the experience?*

Max 200 words

Video & Audio Uploads: Submission Guideline

Applicants should upload their video to an online platform such as Dropbox, YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc., and provide a shareable link in their submission.
We recognize that not all applicants may be able to submit video responses due to accessibility needs. To ensure inclusivity, we offer the following options:

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Applicants: You may submit a written response (maximum 150 words for Q20 and 300 words for Q21) in place of a video.
Blind or Visually Impaired Applicants: You may submit an audio recording in place of a video.
Other Accessibility Considerations: If you require additional accommodations, please reach out to [email protected].

19. From your distinctive perspective, what does it mean to be a conscious leader? (Max 1 minute video recording)*

OR

Max 150 words

20. Imagine you have successfully completed the three-year cycle and received a For Youth, By Youth certificate of achievement. Tell a story describing your journey. Specifically answer these two questions: how did you contribute to the movement and how did the movement impact you? (Max 2 minute video recording)*

OR

Max 300 words

SECTION D: DOCUMENT & PLEDGE OF AUTHENTICITY

21. Upload Resume (PDF Format, Maximum 2 Pages)*

22. Data Protection & Privacy Consent *

In accordance with data protection laws (including GDPR), we need your consent to collect and process your personal data for the purpose of reviewing your application and managing your participation in the For Youth, By Youth movement. Your data will be securely stored and only used for these purposes. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

I consent to the collection and processing of my personal data as described above.I do not consent to the collection and processing of my personal data as described above.

23. I certify that the information provided in this application and all attached materials is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If selected, I agree to abide by the requirements and all the For Youth, By Youth movement regulations View Instructions*

FOR YOUTH, BY YOUTH MOVEMENT APPLICATION FORM

SECTION A: ELIGIBILITY

SECTION B: YOUR PROFILE

SECTION C: ESSAY QUESTIONS

SECTION D: DOCUMENT & PLEDGE OF AUTHENTICITY

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FOR YOUTH, BY YOUTH MOVEMENT APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

SECTION A: ELIGIBILITY

SECTION B: YOUR PROFILE

SECTION C: ESSAY QUESTIONS

SECTION D: DOCUMENT & PLEDGE OF AUTHENTICITY

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