Have you participated in the Youth Leadership Certification in Sydney, held at the University of Sydney Technology? I have participated, and you can see my pictures here. Applications are now open for the Youth Leadership Certification New Zealand 2026. It is a fully funded 4-day youth leadership program taking place at the Auckland University of Technology. YLC New Zealand will take place from April 19 to 23rd April 2026. You can apply for this program, and it does not require any proof of an English Language test. Candidates from all around the world are eligible. 20 fully funded scholarships cover Airfare, Meals, Accommodation, Invitation Letter, Visa Support, and Program Access and its Fees. The Youth Leadership Certification New Zealand 2026 is organised by the Global Business Symposium (a U.S.-based organization). Submit your applications now.
Details About Youth Leadership Certification New Zealand 2026
- Host Country: New Zealand
- Location: Auckland University of Technology
- Program Dates: April 19 to 23rd April 2026
- Duration: 4 Days
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: February 5th, 2026
Name of Categories & Seat Allocation
- Fully Funded: 20
- Partially Funded: 55
- Social Media Compaigners: 5
- Self-Funded: 70
Financial Benefits
The FULLY FUNDED Category Covers:
- Round Airfare Tickets
- Shared Accommodation
- Meals
- Conference Fee
- Youth Leadership Certification
- Invitation Letter for Visa Assistance
- Focused group discussions
- Group activities
- Program Toolkit and Merchandise.
- University of Auckland Tour.
The PARTIALLY FUNDED Category Covers:
- Shared Accommodation
- Meals
- Conference Fee
- Youth Leadership Certification
- Invitation Letter for Visa Assistance
- Focused group discussions
- Group activities
- Program Toolkit and Merchandise.
- University of Sydney Tour.
Direct Entrance into the Summit Without Selection
If you dont want to go through the selection and interview process, you can pay the full amount of the program, get the invitation letter, and apply for the Visa. For Direct Selection, apply from here.
Topics and Themes
- Strengthened Adaptive Leadership Capacity
- Improved Leadership Communication and Narrative Clarity
- Enhanced Creative and Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Increased Future Readiness and Technological Awareness
- Improved Application of Leadership in Holistic Contexts
- Strengthened Integration and Intentional Leadership Direction
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants from all countries are eligible.
- Open to anyone from any field.
- Must be 18 or older.
- This opportunity is perfect for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to lead with technological awareness.
- Great for anyone in social development or tech-related roles.
- No IELTS or TOEFL.
Timeline
- Deadline to Apply: February 5th, 2026
- Results Declaration: February 15th, 2026
- Deadline to Confirm Participation: February 25th, 2026
- Event Date: April 19-23, 2026
Event Venue
- Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
How to Apply for the Youth Leadership Certification New Zealand 2026?
Make an online application from the official website. Pay the application fee and apply. For the past events, check this link. The official website is below.
