Applications Invited for Climate Champions of Young India Fellowship

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About the Organization

Piloted in 2024, the National Youth Climate Consortium (NYCC) is a youth-led collective effort empowering grassroot leaders, working at the intersection of climate change and cross-cutting issues.

About the Fellowship

The Climate Champions of Young India Fellowship under the National Youth Climate Consortium is a flagship program aimed at empowering passionate young individuals to lead grassroots climate actions across India. The fellowship fosters leadership, advocacy, and community engagement by equipping fellows with resources, mentorship, and opportunities to create meaningful environmental change.

In its inaugural year, the fellowship ensured representation from grassroots rural youth, marginalized communities, tribal regions, and gender-diverse groups. The first cohort with 28 Champions from 26 States and Union terrtitories made a remarkable impact by:

• Mobilizing 62,350 community members and engaging 2,515 young people.
• Collaborating with 250 partners and engaging 135+ government stakeholders.
• Initiating 245+ grassroots activities focusing on sustainable practices and local governance across India.

Eligibility

Age 18 to 29 years old

The Selection process will have three stages

• Stage 1: Application screening wherein best performing profiles will be shortlisted and AI Applications will be eliminated
• Stage 2: Shortlisted individuals will receive an email regarding project proposal submission
• Stage 3: Virtual interviews will be conducted with the selection panel, Final selection based on commitment and project viability.

How to Apply

You can apply via our Google Form in English, Hindi or your preferred regional language. You can also submit your responses on our Whatsapp Network.

Confused about the form? Go to our Application Guidelines to get an idea!

Fill Application Form on Google

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