MCW 2026 Young Leaders Fellowship Applications are open. The MCW Young Leaders Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity in the USA for people worldwide. The Young Leaders Fellowship is a kind of leadership opportunity open to all young people between 18 – 26 years of age. The program focuses on management skills, and leadership skills needed to address the areas of education, health, and economic security. The MCW Young Leaders Fellowship aims to achieve the purpose of Local Change through Global Exchange. It is a year-long program out of which participants will spend 10 days in New York, USA in July 2026. IELTS and TOEFL are not required. The MCW YLF is open to Bachelor, Master, and PhD students from any background. More details are below.
Details About MCW Young Leaders Fellowship 2026 in USA
- Host Country: United States
- Location: New York
- Program Dates: 10 Days in the USA (July 21-July 30, 2026)
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 3rd December 2025
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How will the MCW Young Leaders Fellowship Program Start?
1 Month Virtual Assessment: The program will start with intensive community mapping and needs assessment. Young leaders will be provided with tools and knowledge to asses their community.
In-Person in the USA (10 days): Young Leaders will travel to the United States in July 2026 for 10 days. Participants will come to the fellowship with an issue in the community they want to address.
Virtual Project Implementation: After coming back from the United States participants will implement those ideas and execute them in their communities.
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Young Leaders Fellowship (YLF) Location in the USA
The 2026 Young Leaders Fellowship will take place in New York, and Burlington, Vermont, from July 21 – July 30, 2026.
Financial Benefits
- International Economy Airfare tickets for international participants
- Domestic Economy flights for United States participants
- Housing
- Three meals per day
- Round Trip Travel from New York, New York to Burlington, Vermont
- Public Transportation to/from JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Airports
Accommodations will be provided by New York University in New York and Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont.
Eligibility Criteria
I encourage you to go for it.
- Young leaders from all around the world are eligible.
- Young leaders can be from any field, discipline, or background.
- Identify an issue in their community in the areas of education, health, or economic security
- Be between the ages of 18-26 at the start of the program.
- Be fluent in written and spoken English.
- Be eligible for appropriate visa and travel documentation.
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Required Documents
- Application Form in English
- Resume
- Two Letters of recommendation
- Essay Questions
Note: MCW requires all accepted participants to pay a $100 deposit fee by March 2026. The deposit will be refunded in full after arriving in the USA.
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How to Apply for the MCW Young Leaders Fellowship 2026?
You can apply online. Click the Apply Now button on the official website to start your application. The Link is given below.
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE MCW YOUNG LEADERS FELLOWSHIP
