Opportunities for Delegates | The AFS Youth Assembly

The AFS Award for Young Global Citizens recognizes young people for their commitment to improving the global community and whose actions contribute to a more just, peaceful, and tolerant world.

The winner will receive a $10,000 prize.

Delegates of the 29th AFS Youth Assembly are invited to apply to the AFS Award for Young Global Citizens. Please complete the Award application through the registration portal upon acceptance. Additional information about the Award is available through the application portal.

Deadline to apply is June 14, 2024.

What is the AFS Award for Young Global Citizens all about?

The Award will be awarded to a Youth Assembly delegate who:

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 in 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.

More information is available upon registration.

Who are the past winners of the AFS Award for Young Global Citizens?

How can I apply for the AFS Award?

Can I still apply for the AFS Award for Young Global Citizens if I am not a Youth Assembly Delegate?

After a rigorous selection process, one Outstanding Youth Delegate will be identified out of over 700 youth from 100 countries and will be awarded at the Closing session.

The application questionnaire Delegates complete at the time of applying will be used to assess their candidacy for the Outstanding Youth Delegate Award. No additional applications need to be submitted.

IMPORTANT: Applicants must have registered and been accepted as a delegate before the award deadline of June 14, 2024. No additional application is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Who can apply for the Outstanding Youth Delegate Award?

Shortlisted candidates will be selected from the accepted Delegates of the 29th Session of The Youth Assembly.

After a rigorous selection process, one Outstanding Youth Delegate will be identified out of over 700 youth from 100 countries and will be awarded at the Closing session.

What are the selection criteria for the Outstanding Youth Delegate Award?

All applicants should answer the required questionnaire in the registration application carefully and to the best of their ability. To be eligible, the applicant should be 18-32 years old as of August 2024 and have been accepted as a Delegate for the current session of The AFS Youth Assembly.
Important: Please note that separate submissions via email or any means other than the application form will not be considered.
Responses to the registration questionnaire and additional details provided in the application for opportunities in the registration portal will be reviewed and evaluated based on the applicant’s unique perspective, demonstrated understanding and commitment towards global development and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. AFS Intercultural Programs will identify and select the top most promising candidates out of all accepted delegate applications.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and provided further instructions via email. Candidates will be required to present any form of evidence that supports their application during the next round of selection. All candidates will then undergo the first round of interviews, which will assess the characteristics, skills, experience, and achievements of each candidate. Only a few will be contacted for a final interview, which will culminate in the selection of the winner(s).

What is an ideal candidate for the Outstanding Youth Delegate Award?

An ideal candidate must:

Characteristics and Skills

Have a global perspective
Have a demonstrated understanding and commitment towards global development and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Have charisma and exceptional public speaking skills
Demonstrate great self-awareness and a desire for self-improvement and learning
Possess integrity and have a good reputation within and outside his/her community

Experience

Exemplify excellent leadership capabilities with proven experience of playing an active role towards social action and/or sustainable development solutions
Have unparalleled experience working with various sectors or organizations towards serving and improving his/her community, as well as promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Achievements

Have unique contributions to his/her community
Have proven track record of exceptional achievements related to youth engagement, social action and/or sustainable development solutions
Possess remarkable potential in contributing to the success of global development and the Sustainable Development Goals

What does an Outstanding Youth Delegate win?

a unique opportunity for delegates to showcase their social impact projects

Action and Impact Hub at the Youth Assembly

In this exhibit style event, selected AFS Youth Assembly Delegates will present their work to fellow Delegates, network and find meaningful ways to collaborate on projects around the world. Delegates presenting at the event will be featured and be able to show off impact created locally and globally.

Delegates attending the event will:

Learn from showcased projects and how to create impact in their own communities
Grow their network with youth around the world
Volunteer or collaborate with ongoing projects

Please complete the Action & Impact Hub application through the registration portal upon acceptance. Additional information about the Action & Impact Hub is available through the application portal. Deadline to apply is June 14, 2024.

The Opportunities Fair

The Opportunities Fair is an exclusive event for The AFS Youth Assembly Delegates to navigate global opportunities and build connections that matter. The exhibit style event will showcase universities, international non-profits, United Nations programs and agencies, corporations and ways to get involved in your own country and globally. Delegates will learn about exciting campaigns and initiatives and exchange ideas with well known organizations staff at the event.

Click here to download the brochure to find out more and click here to express your interest in exhibiting at the Opportunities Fair.

Get a Certificate for Your Global Competences

Join Global Up for Individuals, an award-winning virtual program designed to empower you with global skills and intercultural competence. Once you complete this program, you will obtain the award-winning AFS Global Competence Certificate (GCC) and get a digital Credly badge that celebrates your learning achievements.

Plus, AFS Youth Assembly Delegates can benefit from a special 50% discount on the Global Up program. Use the code AFSGU24YA for a final fee of $149 USD when you sign up at www.globalup.com/global-up-for-individuals.

You can join the Global Up program in one of these upcoming cohorts:

July 15 – August 5, happening on Mondays at 12pm ET (4 sessions)
August 8 – 29, happening on Thursdays 6pm ET (4 sessions)
September 3 – 24, happening on Tuesdays 10am ET (4 sessions)

Find out more about the Global Up program or contact our team

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Serve as an Ambassador for a one-year term
Receive a Certificate of Recognition for their dedication and work
Get access to discounts and fee waivers for The AFS Youth Assembly
Disseminate information regarding AFS Youth Assembly programs and campaigns
Nominate youth to become delegates at The AFS Youth Assembly

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