Youth in Development Fellowship 2026 Application

  • Youth In Development Fellowship

    Empowering the Next Generation of Social Entrepreneurs - 2026 Cohort

  • 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 program will run from April to September 2026 and will offer:

    • practical workshops led by global experts,
    • access to high-quality courses,
    • opportunities to engage with a global network of like-minded peers, and
    • opportunities for personalized mentorship 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, 2026, 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.

    To ensure the security of your answers, you may work on the application offline and transfer them when you’re ready to submit. Please note that only applicants who successfully submit the completed application form and complete the required course will be eligible to proceed to the interview process in late March. Interview invites will be sent out early March.

    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!

  • A Note on Authenticity and AI

    While we recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a valuable tool for many, we strongly encourage authentic responses throughout your application. We aren't looking for perfection, but for genuine insight into your unique experiences and vision! If you simply copy application questions into AI and directly submit the generated answers, your application will be automatically disqualified.

  • General Information

    We would love to know a little more about you! Disclaimer: All personal information, including details like gender and ability status, will be kept confidential and will not affect your application. We value inclusivity and aim to create equal opportunities for all applicants. Information related to employment status, ability status, education level, gender identity and other demographic questions will only be used for reporting purposes to measure the diversity of our applicant pool and improve fairness of the application process.
  • What gender do you identify as?*
  • Are you employed?*
  • What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Are you living with any form of disability?*
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  • What kind of social entrepreneur or founder are you right now?
  • Along with bimonthly workshops, we want to create opportunities to build a community through biweekly calls for support and accountability; can you commit to showing up regularly?
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  • The Issue You Want to Solve

    We want to know about the social issue you're passionate about and how you plan to create meaningful change. Please complete the Impact Toolbox "Social Impact Strategy - A Practical Guide" course to help you with answering the questions below.
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  • Additional Information

    Before you submit, we'd like to gather a few more important details.
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  • Did you complete the Impact Toolbox social impact strategy course?*
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