The Changemakers for Youth Programme 2027 is a fellowship for young social entrepreneurs and changemakers working on youth development. Applications close on 9 November 2026. The programme is run by ChangemakerXchange and supported as part of a wider multi-year initiative.
Selected participants join a cohort-based experience that combines online learning, peer exchange, tailored support, and a five-day in-person summit. In addition, fellows may access seed funding for cross-border collaborations and lifelong membership in the global ChangemakerXchange community.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Eligible Countries: Eastern Germany, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Switzerland, Tunisia
Program Duration: Programme runs over three years across multiple cohorts; individual cohort activities span several months and include online sessions, a five-day in-person summit, and follow-up support.
Program Location: Online programme with a five-day in-person summit held in-region (second cohort summit referenced as taking place in Morocco); online activities and follow-up calls.
Funding/Benefits: Customised capacity building, a five-day in-person summit, seed funding for collaborative cross-border projects, travel stipends for eligible expenses (subject to funding), visa support documents, and lifelong access to the ChangemakerXchange community.
Award Provider: ChangemakerXchange
About this Program
Changemakers for Youth Programme 2027 supports young leaders who are building social or environmental ventures that address youth development. The programme focuses on participants based in or creating impact in Eastern Germany, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Switzerland, and Tunisia.
Moreover, the fellowship uses a cohort model. Fellows take part in customised capacity building, peer learning, collaboration opportunities, and follow-up support over several months.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be aged 18 to 35
- Currently live, work in, and/or create impact in Eastern Germany, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Switzerland, or Tunisia
- Hold a leadership or decision-making role in an active social or environmental venture or organisation addressing youth development
- Submit a complete application before the deadline
- Have sufficient English to participate, since the programme and summit are conducted in English
Employees or volunteers without leadership roles are not eligible. In addition, applicants should be ready to engage fully in both online and in-person activities.
What Fellows Receive: Customised, needs-based capacity building (online); immersive 5-day in-person summit; seed/collaboration funding for cross-border co-creation or co-learning initiatives; access to the global ChangemakerXchange community (lifelong membership); possible travel stipend to cover eligible travel expenses subject to available funding; supporting documents for visa applications; networking and connections to partners, mentors, and funders; check-in calls and tailored ongoing support.
Program Components Full participation in programme activities including online sessions and the five-day in-person summit; collaborative projects and peer learning within the cohort; leadership engagement within the participant’s social or environmental venture or organisation.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the online application before the deadline. Because places are limited, apply early and ensure all information is complete.
Number of Awards: 80 participants (over three years)
Application Link: Apply here
👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details
