To apply for the King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement, individuals should be between the ages of 18 and 30 years; they should be citizens of an Arab country; and they should be the founders of an existing project that has 6 months of 3 years of demonstrated social impact within the local community.
There are three main criteria based on which the selection will be made:
Leadership and Innovation:
- The applicant must demonstrate an innovative approach to respond to a need within the community.
- The applicant must have a clearly defined vision and mission for the project.
- The applicant must demonstrate a clear awareness and knowledge of the issues related to the chosen field of activity.
- The applicant must possess and demonstrate leadership qualities including the capacity to inspire and lead others, and a commitment to learn from others.
Collaboration and Partnership:
- The applicant’s work must demonstrate innovative strategies that can generate support for the project.
- The applicant will also be evaluated on the capacity to establish and maintain partnerships.
Impact and Sustainability:
- The applicant must demonstrate the current and potential impact of the project on the community.
- The project should be sustainable and have the potential to expand.
Applications can be submitted online. The last date to submit the application is 30 April 2010. For more information, visit this link.
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