Deadline: 7 September 2015
The Queen’s Young Leader Award recognises and celebrates exceptional people aged 18-29 from across the Commonwealth, who are taking the lead in their communities and using their skills to transform lives. Winners of this prestigious Award will receive a unique package of training, mentoring and networking, including a one-week residential programme in the UK during which they will collect their Award from Her Majesty The Queen. With this support, Award winners will be expected to continue and develop the amazing work they are already doing in their communities.
Benefits
- The awardees will receive a unique package of training, mentoring and networking, including a one-week residential programme in the UK during which they will collect their Award from Her Majesty The Queen.
- The Award winners will have the opportunity to meet with inspiring people and visit organizations in the UK that have expertise in areas such as media and communications, social action and advocacy.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Have proven experience of working to improve their communities locally, regionally or at a national level and be able to show evidence of their achievements.
- Be aged between 18 and 29 throughout 2016; the applicant’s date of birth must fall between, 1st January 1987 – 1st January 1998.
- Be citizens of and working in a Commonwealth country or citizens of an Overseas Territories (of a Commonwealth Member).
- Applicants need to demonstrate evidence of their leadership qualities.
- All applicants need to be supported by a suitable referee (a professional in one of the following occupations; a teacher or counselor; a registered physician or nurse; a church or community leader; social worker or family services; or business leader). Referees must not be related to the applicant.
How to apply
Interested applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit The Queen’s Young Leader Award.
