Applications are open for the The Youth Impact Fellowship (YIP) 2025 Cohort a two-month immersive leadership program designed for high school and undergraduate students (ages 14–22) who are passionate about addressing today’s most pressing social, political, economic, and environmental challenges.

With an acceptance rate of just 6–8%, the fellowship offers a highly selective and impactful journey where young leaders:

• Collaborate across sectors to design innovative policy solutions.

• Gain hands-on experience in policy analysis, project management, communication, and teamwork.

• Work alongside peers, mentors, and community stakeholders to explore issues such as urban renewal, social change, public policy reform, smart infrastructure, and education innovation.

• Develop an individual capstone project and a group policy brief, which will be published and shared with global audiences.

Program Structure

• Weekly Commitment: 3–5 hours per week (2 mandatory meetings: Wednesdays & Saturdays).

• Activities: Interactive workshops, debates, guest lectures, mentorship, policy writing, and capstone presentations.

• Output: Fellows produce original capstones in various formats (essays, videos, infographics, websites, and more).

Impact at a Glance

• 550+ fellows graduated.

• 200+ capstones published.

• 3.2M+ views on fellows’ projects.

• 80% of YIP Leadership began as fellows.

2025 Cohort Dates

• Winter: January 18 – March 22

• Spring: April 12 – June 7

• Summer: June 14 – August 23

• Fall: September 20 – November 8

• Deadline for Fall 2025 Cohort: September 5, 2025

Decisions Released: September 10, 2025

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 12 September 2025.