Youth in Development Fellowship 2025 Application

Are you looking to turn your passion for social change into a reality?

The Youth in Development Fellowship is a six-month virtual program designed to equip young leaders (ages 19-35) with the skills, tools, knowledge, and connections to launch and scale impactful social enterprises.

The 2025 program will run from April to September and will offer:

practical workshops led by global experts,
access to high-quality courses,
opportunities to engage with a global network, and
personalized mentorship and coaching sessions to help you refine your social venture.

Whether you're just starting out or seeking to amplify an existing initiative, the YID Fellowship will support you every step of the way.

The application process is designed to identify emerging social entrepreneurs who are resilient and committed to continuous learning.

The application form will close on January 31st, 2025, at 8 PM GMT. To apply, you must complete two components:

Our Social Impact Strategy course
This application form

The course will guide you in answering the application questions thoroughly and accurately. Use the coupon code YIDApplication to access the course for free.

Please note that only applications with both components completed will be considered. To ensure the security of your answers, you may work on the application offline and transfer them when you’re ready to submit.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, resilient in the face of challenges, and excited to learn, apply now and become part of a global community of changemakers!

Note: If you have any questions or are experiencing difficulties, feel free to reach out through our social media (@ImpactToolbox on Instagram and LinkedIn) or email us at hello@impacttoolbox.org. We will also share fellowship highlights, testimonials, application tips, and reminders on our Instagram and LinkedIn!

What is your first and last name?*

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What is your email address?*

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What is your phone number?*

What country are you from?*

Street Address

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What is your current address?*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

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What is your date of birth?*

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What gender do you identify as?*

Are you employed?*

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If yes, please state the organization or business:

Highest Level of Education*

Are you living with any form of disability?*

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If yes, feel free to share more about your ability status if you feel comfortable.

Note: This is an optional question and is in place to ensure we are creating equal opportunities for all applicants. It also helps us ensure we are able to provide necessary accommodations if needed.

Please provide a 100-word professional biography to tell us more about yourself.*

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What is the problem or need that you want to address?*

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Why have you chosen to address this problem?*

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What is your unique idea for social change and your theory of change? If applicable, please provide an overview of your progress and traction so far.*

Maximum 250 words.0/250

Does your idea intend to contribute to any of the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs)? If so, please list them:*

Please outline all your previous fellowships, trainings, and awards in reversed chronological order.*

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What are you hoping to gain from this fellowship?*

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How did you hear about this program?*

Did you complete the Impact Toolbox social impact strategy course?*

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If you have completed the Impact Toolbox Social Impact Strategy course, please attach a screenshot to verify completion.

Note: You may attach a screenshot of your dashboard to show the progress of completion for the course!

Please attach your CV and/or any other supporting documents.*

Share any professional social media accounts or website link(s) related to your work.

Please insert your electronic signature to confirm accuracy of the submitted information. *

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