Deadline: December 31, 2024
Open to: Passionate young leaders from around the world who are committed to creating a sustainable future.
Benefits: Fully funded program, including Airfare, accommodation, and meals for a one-week immersive training in the USA. A 9-week virtual intensive training program. Year-long mentorship and support.
Description
United People Global (UPG), a leading global organization dedicated to sustainability, is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the UPG Sustainability Leadership Class of 2025. This extraordinary program offers a 100% scholarship to passionate young leaders determined to make a lasting impact on the world.
Imagine joining a global community of change-makers, and receiving the training and support you need to lead positive action in your community. Picture yourself traveling to the USA for an immersive, life-changing experience on the stunning Hurricane Island—all fully funded. This is what the UPG Sustainability Leadership Class of 2025 offers you.
Building on the incredible success of the Class of 2024, which saw over 1000 leaders from over 100 countries graduate and more than 90 participants embark on a transformative pilgrimage to Hurricane Island, UPG continues to empower individuals to drive sustainability initiatives worldwide. The program is supported by a coalition of partners, with foremost leadership and inspiration from Rosamund Zander, the celebrated author and philanthropist whose vision fuels this global movement
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be passionate about sustainability and positive citizen leadership.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a more sustainable future.
- Be aged 18 or older by the application deadline.
- Have access to the internet to participate in virtual training.
- Proficiency in English is required, as the training is conducted in this language.
- The program welcomes people from all regions, educational backgrounds, and levels of experience in sustainability, including those who have never taken action before.
Benefits
- Fully Funded Opportunity: Receive a 100% scholarship covering all program expenses, including a one-week physical training in the USA hosted by the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership. The scholarship includes your air ticket, accommodation, and meals, ensuring a seamless experience throughout your transformative journey.
- Global Impact: Join a diverse cohort of leaders from all over the world, united in their mission to create a more sustainable future.
- Comprehensive Training: Engage in a 9-week intensive virtual program that equips you with the tools to lead with purpose and impact.
- Networking: Join a global community of changemakers from over 100 countries.
- Year-Long Support: Access mentorship and resources to turn ideas into action.
- Global Recognition: Be recognized as a sustainability leader and a SDG champion.
About UPG Sustainability Leadership
The UPG Sustainability Leadership program is more than just a training course—it’s a movement. It nurtures positive citizen leadership on sustainability, aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through practical learning, year-long support, and the unique Hurricane Island experience, participants emerge as ambassadors for a brighter, more sustainable world.
“We are honored to work with some of the most passionate and driven young leaders. Their commitment to building a sustainable future fills us with boundless hope, and our mission is to make them even stronger,”- Yemi Babington-Ashaye, President of United People Global.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Learn more and submit your application at UPG Sustainability Leadership.
Applications are free and must be submitted online before the deadline on December 31, 2024.
Have questions? Join one of our Information Sessions to get all the details. The final session for this year will take place on Friday, Dec 27 @11am CET
Here to reserve your spot: UPG Info Sessions RSVP.
For inquiries, contact:
Email: action@unitedpeople.global
About United People Global (UPG)
United People Global is a global movement dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering individuals to impact the world positively. Through programs that focus on education, leadership, and sustainable development, UPG equips people and organizations to address global challenges. We are a non-political and non-religious organization committed to creating a better world for all.
Contact:
United People Global
Email: action@unitedpeople.global
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More about #UPGSustainability Leadership at our official website.
This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference and become a leader who shapes the future. Apply now, and let your journey toward a more sustainable world begin with the UPG Sustainability Leadership Class of 2025.