PAID FELLOWSHIP : Apply for the Climate Cardinals Global Fellowship 2026–2027 for Young Climate Leaders
Applications are now open for the Climate Cardinals Fellowship Program 2026–2027, a paid global leadership programme designed to equip young people with the skills, experience, and networks needed to lead impactful climate solutions.
The fellowship is organized by Climate Cardinals, one of the world’s largest youth-led climate education organizations, with a global community of more than 19,000 volunteers across 145 countries. The programme supports emerging climate leaders by combining structured learning, mentorship, expert workshops, and hands-on project leadership experience.
Selected fellows will participate in a year-long programme focused on developing practical skills in climate action, project management, digital strategy, fundraising, movement building, and social impact leadership while working with one of Climate Cardinals’ core teams.
Fellowship Overview
- Programme: Climate Cardinals Fellowship Program 2026–2027
- Organizer: Climate Cardinals
- Duration: September 2026 – May 2027
- Format: Virtual / Global
- Fellowship Type: Paid Leadership Fellowship
- Stipend: $1,500
- Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Programme Experience
The fellowship combines structured learning with practical leadership opportunities.
Participants will:
- Complete a professional development curriculum through online learning materials and live sessions.
- Join one of Climate Cardinals’ core teams.
- Design, manage, and implement climate-focused projects.
- Receive guidance from experienced mentors and climate professionals.
- Build leadership skills that can support future careers in climate action and social impact.
About Climate Cardinals
Climate Cardinals is a youth-led climate education organization working to make climate information more accessible worldwide. Through translation, education, leadership development, and community engagement, the organization empowers young people to take meaningful action on climate change.
The fellowship builds on Climate Cardinals’ mission of creating more inclusive pathways for young leaders by providing training, mentorship, financial support, and opportunities to implement real-world projects.
Skills Fellows Will Develop
Participants will strengthen their abilities in:
- Climate advocacy and communication.
- Project planning and implementation.
- Leadership and teamwork.
- Digital engagement strategies.
- Fundraising and resource mobilization.
- Community building.
- Social impact initiatives.
- Global collaboration.
Young people passionate about climate solutions and social impact are encouraged to apply before 31 July 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
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Additional Information
- A $1,500 stipend to support participation.
- Access to 14 leadership development modules.
- Expert-led workshops and mentorship sessions.
- Practical experience leading projects within a global climate nonprofit.
- Training in climate leadership, project management, fundraising, digital strategy, and movement building.
- Opportunities to collaborate with young climate leaders from around the world.
- Membership in an international network of emerging changemakers.
- Are current secondary school students or undergraduate students.
- Can commit 3–5 hours per week from September 2026 to May 2027.
- Are passionate about climate action, education, and social impact.
- Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to lead projects.
- The programme particularly encourages applications from young people who:
- Are between 16 and 20 years old.
- Have limited access to similar leadership opportunities.
- Come from non-English-speaking communities and/or immigrant backgrounds.
- Want to develop their skills and create positive change.
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