The 20th session of the Youth Assembly at the United Nations presents both an enormous opportunity and a challenge to stimulate and ensure youth engagement and participation in achieving an inclusive and sustainable future where no one is left behind.
Guided by the overarching principle of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, “leaving no one behind,” the conference will explore cross-cutting issues and solutions for sustainable development in the social, economic, and environmental dimensions. While youth are among those subjected to exclusion and marginalization, they have the potential to accelerate and achieve sustainable development in their communities and beyond. With their unique sets of skills and perspectives in today’s ever-evolving world, they remain at the frontlines of innovation and change.
Friendship Ambassadors Foundation Youth Assembly Scholarship
Friendship Ambassadors Foundation recognizes that meaningful youth participation in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires empowering young people, especially those who are furthest behind. Therefore, the Foundation seeks to provide a merit-based scholarship opportunity to a deserving youth to attend the Youth Assembly at the United Nations in New York. This opportunity is only the beginning of the Foundation’s growing efforts to make the Youth Assembly an open and inclusive platform for youth coming from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
AWARD
A fully sponsored delegate place to attend the 2017 Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations in New York. The scholarship winner will also be given the opportunity to speak at the podium during the conference.
BENEFITS:
- Access to the 2017 Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations in New York
- Accommodation and meals
- Transportation between the conference venue and other side events
- The cost of travel to and from New York
ELIGIBILITY:
- Candidates must be aged between 16 – 28 years old
- Academic achievements, which may include:
- Academic GPA or average, honors and awards
- Scholarships and grants
- Professional achievements
- Involvement in school-based activities, which may include extracurriculars
- Involvement and impact in the community, which may include volunteer services, self-led projects, social action, and advocacy
- Financial need
HOW TO APPLY
Individuals must submit the online application and all other required documentation by May 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m E.S.T (NY, U.S Time). Applications will be shortlisted by Friendship Ambassadors Foundation for an online interview. The Foundation will select one winner to attend the 2017 Summer Youth Assembly on May 15, 2017.
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