Internet Society Youth Ambassador Program for Young Emerging Leaders

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Are you passionate about Internet governance and want to make an impact in your community? The Internet Society’s Youth Ambassador Program is your chance to contribute to the future of the Internet. Each year, the program selects 15 young leaders to participate in training, advocacy, and networking opportunities that prepare them to influence policies and drive innovation for a better Internet.

Youth Ambassador Program Benefits

This program brings the opportunity for you to:

Join a network of knowledgeable Internet leaders who continue to develop their skills and competencies, actively support Internet Society’s mission, and advocate for protecting the Internet
Deepen your subject expertise through specific Internet governance online training
Broaden your advocacy, communications, project management, and leadership skills
Attend a significant Internet event especially selected for you according to your preferences, profile, and location
Engage and collaborate with key Internet stakeholders from around the world
Be mentored by key Internet leaders and experts
Develop the skills and connections needed to make more of an impact in your local community (and beyond!)
Benefit from sharing networks, learning from each other’s approaches, working together, and forging relationships that will significantly enhance your impact as future Internet leaders in your community, country, and region

Eligibility Criteria for Youth Ambassador Program

All applicants must:

Be between the ages of 18-30 at the date of the submitted application
Have a high level of reading, speaking, and writing skills in English
Be comfortable with public speaking and communicating positions
Have continuous access to the Internet during all the phases of the program as well as the appropriate equipment.
Be able to dedicate a minimum of 4 hours per week during the full program duration
Have the availability to take part in weekly meetings and webinars, usually between 11h and 16h UTC
Be able to travel and hold a valid passport
Not have been previously selected as an Internet Society Youth Ambassador, IGF Ambassador, IGF Youth Ambassador, or Youth@IGF Fellow