MCW Young Leaders Fellowship 2027
MCW Global
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The MCW Young Leaders Fellowship is a year-long program that equips young people aged 18-26 from around the world with leadership and management skills to address community issues in education, health, and economic security. It begins with a one-month virtual community needs assessment, followed by a 10-day in-person training in New York and Vermont, and concludes with ten months of virtual project implementation supported by alumni mentors.
What This Scholarship Covers
- International economy airfare tickets for international participants
- Domestic economy flights for United States participants
- Housing/accommodation provided by New York University in New York and Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont
- Three meals per day
- Round-trip travel from New York to Burlington, Vermont
- Public transportation to/from JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports
Who Can Apply
- 1 Be between the ages of 18 and 26 at the start of the program (June 1, 2027)
- 2 Be a young leader from any country, field, discipline, or background
- 3 Identify an issue in their community in the areas of education, health, or economic security
- 4 Demonstrate commitment to their community and strong motivation to create positive change
- 5 Be fluent in written and spoken English
- 6 Be eligible for appropriate visa and travel documentation
- 7 Commit to completing all phases of the program