How the
Fellowship works
Fellowship works
The Global Youth Council is designed as a high-impact Fellowship that combines virtual engagement with an immersive in-person global experience.
Throughout the year, Fellows connect with globaly renowned speakers, engage in structured peer dialogue, participate in applied learning experiences and build relationships with ambitious young people from around the world.
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Global dialogue
Live sessions with leading experts, entrepreneurs and changemakers, giving Fellows exposure to bold ideas, diverse perspectives and real-world leadership.
Live sessions with leading experts, entrepreneurs and changemakers, giving Fellows exposure to bold ideas, diverse perspectives and real-world leadership.
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Circle discussions
Small peer groups where Fellows build trust, connection and belonging as they learn, reflect and grow together.
Small peer groups where Fellows build trust, connection and belonging as they learn, reflect and grow together.
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Case-based learning
Real-world challenges explored through discussion and debate, helping Fellows think critically and form holistic views.
Real-world challenges explored through discussion and debate, helping Fellows think critically and form holistic views.
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Hands-on challenges
Practical workshops, simulations and collaborative tasks that build confidence, strengthen leadership skills and turn learning into action.
Practical workshops, simulations and collaborative tasks that build confidence, strengthen leadership skills and turn learning into action.
Designed around
Academic Life:
- Live global sessions take place one Saturday per month at 12:00 GMT, with additional time zone-specific activities and peer engagements scheduled throughout the year.
- The virtual Fellowship involves approximately 50 hours of engagement across the year.
- Fellows also participate in a 3-day in-person Global Summit held in mid-July.
- Lower-intensity periods are aligned with major academic exam cycles.
Case-based
applied learning
Global Youth Council is built around the belief that meaningful learning happens through engagement with real-world complexity.
Rather than focusing only on theory, Fellows explore global issues through debates, simulations, case discussions and collaborative problem-solving exercises. Across the Fellowship, participants are challenged to analyse different perspectives, defend ideas, navigate uncertainty and apply their thinking in practical contexts.
Learning is active, discussion-driven and grounded in the kinds of challenges leaders face in the real world.
The Fellowship journey
What Fellows gain
University & Career Positioning
The Fellowship helps students better articulate who they are, what they care about and the kind of future they want to build. Through mentorship, capstone project and international exposure, Fellows leave better prepared for university applications, future opportunities and long-term leadership pathways.
Mentorship
Each Fellow is paired with a mentor aligned to their interests and future aspirations - whether in academia, entrepreneurship, public leadership, technology, social impact or other fields. Mentorship conversations help Fellows explore future pathways with greater clarity and confidence.
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project is a personal journey of reflection, growth, and future planning. Throughout the Fellowship, Fellows document their experiences, capture key insights, explore their strengths and aspirations, and define the impact they want to create in the world. By the end of the Fellowship, each Fellow will have developed a personal portfolio that tells their story, celebrates their growth, and maps out the next steps on their leadership journey.
Global Youth Council Certification
Upon completion of the Fellowship, Fellows receive official recognition from the Global Youth Council acknowledging their participation, leadership development and contribution throughout the Fellowship.
Leadership Experience
Through debates, collaborative projects, civic engagement and real-world simulations, Fellows strengthen the skills needed to lead in complex environments — including communication, critical thinking, collaboration, initiative and adaptability.
A Global Community
Fellows become part of an international community of ambitious young people, mentors and global leaders spanning different countries, cultures and disciplines. The relationships built throughout the Fellowship are designed to continue far beyond the Fellowship itself.
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