Scholarship Overview
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Programme Overview
Changemakers for Youth 2027 is a three-year initiative designed to support, connect and amplify the work of social entrepreneurs addressing pressing social, economic and environmental challenges in their communities. The programme specifically targets ventures that strengthen the agency and skills of young people while empowering and mobilising other youth. Over the programme duration, 80 young changemakers will receive comprehensive support including access to a global community, customised capacity building and seed funding for cross-border collaborations.
Participants join in cohorts representing eligible countries across the region, creating opportunities for peer learning and regional networking. The programme is particularly relevant for African applicants from Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, as well as those from Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine.
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What the Programme Covers
Changemakers for Youth provides substantial support to participants, though not all costs are fully covered. Understanding the funding structure is essential for planning your participation.
Covered by the Programme
- Accommodation during the Summit
- Catering during official programme dates
- Local transportation during the Summit
- Venue and materials
- Facilitation and programme delivery
- Post-Summit capacity building
- Community engagement activities
- Seed funding for cross-border collaborations
Participant Responsibilities
Participants are generally expected to cover their own travel and visa expenses to reach the Summit city. Specifically excluded from programme coverage are:
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- Local transportation to and from your departure point (taxis, public transport to airport)
- Meals and accommodation outside official Summit dates
Travel Stipend Available
Participants may apply for a travel stipend that can fully or partially cover eligible expenses including:
- Flights, train or bus travel
- Visa fees
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Necessary layover accommodation
Travel support is assessed on an individual basis and depends on available funding. If covering travel costs would prevent your participation, you must indicate this in your application and confirmation form.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for Changemakers for Youth 2027, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Location: Currently live and/or have impact in Egypt, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Switzerland or Tunisia
- Age: Be 18–35 years old
- Leadership Role: Hold a leadership or decision-making role in an active social or environmental venture or organisation addressing youth development. You do not need to be the original founder, but employees or volunteers without leadership roles are not eligible
- English Proficiency: Have sufficient English to participate fully, as the programme and Summit are conducted entirely in English
- Youth Focus: Your initiative must strengthen the agency and skills of young people, empower youth, be youth-led or have youth as the key target group
For applicants from Zimbabwe and other SADC countries: note that only Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are eligible African countries. If you are based elsewhere in Africa but have demonstrable impact in one of the eligible countries, you may still qualify.
Application Process
The application process is straightforward but requires careful attention to deadlines and requirements.
- Review Eligibility: Confirm you meet all criteria, particularly the location and leadership role requirements
- Prepare Your Information: Gather details about your venture, its youth impact, and your leadership role
- Assess Travel Needs: Determine whether you require travel stipend support and prepare to indicate this
- Submit Application: Complete the online application form before the deadline
- Confirmation Form: If selected, complete the confirmation form including travel support requirements
The application deadline is strict: 9 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC+2. Late submissions will not be considered.
Programme Structure and Timeline
Changemakers for Youth 2027 operates over three years, with participants joining in cohorts. The programme begins with a Summit bringing together selected changemakers, followed by ongoing capacity building, community engagement and seed funding opportunities for cross-border collaborations. The exact Summit dates and location are not specified in available materials.
Why Apply
This programme offers distinctive value for social entrepreneurs in the eligible regions:
- Seed Funding: Direct financial support for collaborative projects across borders
- Capacity Building: Customised training tailored to your venture’s needs
- Global Network: Connection to 79 other changemakers and the broader ChangemakerXchange community
- Regional Focus: Cohort structure enables meaningful peer relationships with neighbouring country entrepreneurs
- Sustained Support: Three-year commitment allows for genuine relationship building and venture growth
Tips for African Applicants
If you are applying from Egypt, Morocco or Tunisia:
- Clearly demonstrate your venture’s youth empowerment outcomes with concrete examples
- Prepare evidence of your leadership role (board position, co-founder status, or decision-making authority)
- Be realistic about travel costs and apply for the travel stipend if needed—this will not disadvantage your application
- Highlight any cross-border collaboration experience or aspirations
- Ensure your English proficiency is sufficient for intensive programme participation
Official scholarship page: https://changemakerxchange.org/changemakers-for-youth/
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