Applications Invited for AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens 2020

About the Organization:

AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. AFS develops active global citizens determined to make the world a better place. Their study abroad programs empower young people from all backgrounds with essential global skills—and the passion for making a difference.

AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens 2020

The AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens will recognize one young person for their commitment to improving the global community and whose actions contribute to a more just, peaceful, and tolerant world.

AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.

Eligibility Criteria

The Prize will be awarded to an individual who:

• Is no older than 30 years old by October 22, 2020.
• Is in charge of a project that is currently running or has been completed between January 2018 and January 2020. Both must have already demonstrated success in achieving their stated goals.
• Demonstrates how their project is successfully addressing a pressing global issue, tackling one or more of the challenges outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and what this translates into real-life impacts.
• Shows how their project successfully engages others outside their own community/ culture and how this aspect is crucial to advancing their work. Projects must rely on intercultural understanding and global competence.
• Articulates how their initiative has significant potential to be scaled up and extended.

Prizes

A single Prize shall be awarded to the Winner and shall consist of a cash award of ten thousand dollars (US$10,000.00) and participation in the 2020 AFS Global Conference Virtually (ARV of $300) as well as the AFS Global Award winners’ network (ARV of $2,500). The total ARV of the Prize is $12,800.

Deadline: 28th July, 2020

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