Are you an ambitious young individual looking to make a real digital impact in your community? Do you have an innovative idea you wish to bring to life with international support? TheITU Youth Leadership Program 2025offers you the opportunity to achieve this dream! Receive full funding to implement your digital project and travel toGeneva, Switzerland, for global training and the chance to meet leaders and innovators from around the world.
With support from theInternational Telecommunication Union (ITU)andHuawei, you’ll join a group of global young leaders, gain training, mentorship, and receive a grant of up to$10,000to implement your project. Apply now beforeMarch 31, 2025, and be part of global digital change!
Program Details
- Host Country:Switzerland
- City:Geneva
- Organizers:International Telecommunication Union (ITU) + Huawei
- Programme Duration:One year (virtual programme) + one-week in-person training in Geneva
- Number of Participants:30 young leaders from around the world
- Application Deadline:March 31, 2025
Benefits of the ITU Youth Leadership Program
- One-year training and mentorshipthrough monthly virtual sessions.
- Fully funded trip to Genevato attend theGlobal Development WeekinJuly 2025.
- Initial grant of $5,000to implement your digital project.
- Additional grant of $5,000for the most impactful projects at the end of the year.
- Networking opportunitieswith global young leaders and experts in technology and telecommunications.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the ITU Youth Leadership Program, applicants must:
- Be between18 and 28 years old.
- Be interested in implementing adigital projectthat creates an impact in their community.
- Be a current student or recent graduate inSTEM fields(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or a related discipline.
- Be proficient inEnglishfor communication purposes.
- Apply individually (team applications are not allowed).
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A copy of your passport.
- Details of your digital project.
- Graduation certificate or academic transcript.
- Any additional supporting documents.
How to Apply ?
- Fill out theonline application formthrough the official website.
- Provide yourpersonal and academic information.
- Write a briefintroduction about yourselfand your experience in developing digital projects.
- Clearlyexplain your motivationfor applying and describe your project idea in detail.
- Specify theregionwhere you plan to implement your project.
- Read and agree to the terms and conditions, then submit your application.
Important Tips for Applicants
- Present aclear and feasible project idea.
- Explain how your project willpositively impact your communityand contribute to the digital sector.
- Submit acomprehensive applicationthat reflects your passion, readiness to learn, and ability to contribute.
Application Deadline
- March 31, 2025– Apply early to secure your chance!