Do you want to:

make a big impact on Internet governance in your community?

receive training and connect with a network of key influencers in the Internet governance sphere?

attend a key Internet event?

gain access to a platform where you can raise your voice on Internet issues that matter to you?

influence policies that defend the Internet?

Become an Internet Society’s Youth Ambassador!

Each year, the Internet Society chooses fifteen young, passionate people to participate in our Youth Ambassador Program, equipping the next generation of Internet leaders to collaborate and innovate for a better world.

Benefits of Internet Society Foundation Youth Ambassador Program

This program brings the opportunity to:

Join a network of knowledgeable Internet leaders who continue to develop their skills and competencies, actively support Internet Society’s mission, and advocate for protecting the Internet.

Deepen your subject expertise through specific Internet governance online training.

Broaden your advocacy, communications, project management, and leadership skills.

Attend a significant Internet event especially selected for you according to your preferences, profile and location.

Engage and collaborate with key Internet stakeholders around the world.

Be mentored by key Internet leaders and experts.

Develop the skills and connections needed to make more of an impact in your local community (and beyond!).

Benefit from sharing networks, learning from each other’s approaches, working together, and forging relationships that will significantly enhance your impact as future Internet leaders in your community, country, and region.

Requirements for Internet Society Foundation Youth Ambassador Program

All applicants must:

Be between the ages of 18-30 at the date of the submitted application

Have a high level of reading, speaking, and writing skills in English

Be comfortable with public speaking and communicating positions

Have continuous access to the Internet during all the phases of the program as well as the appropriate equipment.

Be able to dedicate a minimum of 4 hours per week during the full program duration

Have the availability to take part in weekly meetings and webinars, usually between 11h and 16h UTC

Be able to travel and hold a valid passport

Not have been previously selected as an Internet Society Youth Ambassador, IGF Ambassador, IGF Youth Ambassador, or Youth@IGF Fellow

Application Process

All applications will be reviewed anonymously during the first round of review. Successful applicants will be selected to complete an online course on Internet Governance. The top 15 rated students will be selected for the program.

Application submissions open: 17 September 2024 at 12h UTC

Application submissions close: 8 October 2024 at 23:59 UTC

Application Deadline

October 8, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Internet Society Foundation on app.smartsheet.com to apply