Deadline for applications: October 20, 2023 | Internet Society IGF Youth Ambassadors Program 2024
The Youth Ambassador Programme, which is run by the Internet Society, selects fifteen energetic, young people to take part each year. It aims to prepare the next generation of Internet leaders to work together and innovate for a better world.
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Would you want to:
make a significant difference in your neighborhood’s Internet governance?
acquire training and establish contacts with a network of influential people in the field of Internet governance?
attend a significant online event?
access a forum where you can speak out about internet issues that concern you?
affect the legislation protecting the Internet?
Conditions for Eligibility
Everyone applying must:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 30 on the date that the application was submitted.
- Possess strong English reading, speaking, and writing abilities. Feel at ease in professions requiring public speaking and communication.
- Throughout every stage of the programme, have constant Internet connection and the necessary tools.
- Being able to commit at least 4 hours each week for the entire program’s duration
- Be able to participate in weekly meetings and webinars, which are typically held between 11 and 16 UTC
- Own a valid passport and be allowed to travel
- Not previously appointed as an IGF Ambassador, IGF Youth Ambassador, Youth@IGF Fellow, or Youth Ambassador by the Internet Society
Benefits
This programme offers the chance to:
- Attend a noteworthy online event that has been hand-picked for you based on your tastes, profile, and location.
- Increase the depth of your subject knowledge with targeted online Internet governance training.
- Boost your project management, leadership, advocacy, and communication abilities.
- Engage and work together with important global Internet stakeholders.
- Receive coaching from important Internet authorities.
- Create the relationships and abilities necessary to have a greater influence on your neighbourhood and beyond!
- Timeline: Online application submissions begin on October 2, 2023; applications end on October 20, 2023; final selection is made, and the programme begins in mid-January, 2024.
For more information, visit the Internet Society IGF Youth Ambassadors Programme 2023 website.
