Application Deadline: May 15, 2024
AFS Intercultural Programs is proud to partner with AstraZeneca, through its Young Health Programme (YHP), to help create a healthier, more sustainable future for people, society and the planet by offering scholarships for young leaders from around the world to join the Climate Entrepreneurship Academy at the 2024 AFS Youth Assembly.
With these scholarships, AstraZeneca aims to empower young leaders who are tackling pressing climate issues that have the potential to impact health, build more resilient health systems, and improve equitable access to healthcare.
Scholarship
These scholarships cover:
- Program registration fees (including the full program of the Climate Entrepreneurship Academy and the AFS Youth Assembly conference);
- A travel stipend in the form of a reimbursement for your transportation costs;
- 5 nights accommodation in a hotel in New York City.
Eligibility
Candidates must meet all of the requirements below to be considered eligible for this scholarship:
- Ideal candidates are actively working, studying, or researching in the areas of climate issues that have potential to positively impact health, build more resilient health systems, and improve equitable access to healthcare;
- Have never attended the AFS Youth Assembly before;
- Be between 18 – 32 years old at the time of application;
- Be able to actively participate in program sessions conducted in English;
- They welcome candidates from any country around the world. All applicants must have the ability to secure a travel visa and travel to the United States (the Academy is an in-person event).
Application
Most delegates are between the ages of 18 and 32. The selection committee will consider applications from those who are older than 32, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage.
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