Deadline:
August 21st 2017
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.
This unique, life-changing Award is comprised of a tailored
package of training and mentoring. Winners will also receive
a one-week residential programme in the UK, during which
they will receive 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.
Applications to become a 2018 Queen’s Young Leader are
open from 29th June – 21st August 2017.
Eligibility Requirements:
Each application/nomination must meet the following
criteria:
» Applicants need to 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.
» Applicants must be aged between 18 and 29
throughout 2018; your date of birth must fall between 1st
January 1989 – 1st January 2000;
» Applicants need to 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.
» Applicants must be aged between 18 and 29 throughout
2018; your date of birth must fall between 1st January
1989 – 1st January 2000;
» Applicants must 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 counsellor; a registered physician or nurse; a
church or community leader; social worker or family
services; or business leader). Referees must not be related
to you.
» Priority will be given to individuals who have overcome
challenges to achieve their goals.
All applications/nominations will be considered based on
the young person’s achievements to date as well as their
potential and future ambition.
Award winners will be
shortlisted by an Advisory Panel made up of young people
from across the Commonwealth and a Board of advisors
representing the three partners.
The shortlist for Award
winners will then be presented to The Queen’s Young
Leaders Programme Board, which contains members from
all three partner organisations, for final selection and
decision.
Benefits:
» All Queen’s Young Leaders (Award winners and highly-
commended runners-up) will receive a year-long tailored
package of online-learning, mentoring and networking.
» The 60 Award winners will also be provided with a one
week Residential programme in the UK in summer 2018.
» There is no cash prize.
» Mentoring
As a Queen’s Young Leader you will be allocated a mentor
with relevant experience and expertise who will support
you over the course of the year to continue and develop
your work.
» Online learning
Online learning will be provided with materials relevant to
your area of interest, as well as serving as a place for you
to meet and share experiences and knowledge with other
Queen’s Young Leaders. The online training course,
‘Leading Change’ is a year-long programme that leads you
through topics including leadership, marketing,
management and entrepreneurship as well as those vital
skills such as time management, confidence building and
stress relief. You’ll speak to experts from around the
world and learn from case studies of other global young
leaders.
» One-week residential programme in the UK
The 60 Award winners will have the opportunity to meet
with inspiring people and visit organisations in the UK that
have expertise in areas such as media and
communications, social action and advocacy. During this
week, Awards will be presented by Her Majesty The Queen
at Buckingham Palace.
The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme is a partnership
between The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, Comic
Relief, The Royal Commonwealth Society and The University
of Cambridge’s Institute of Continuing Education.
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