Leadership Opportunities to Empower Changemakers and Build Future Leaders

[October 2026] Explore leadership fellowships, scholarships, awards, and training programmes that empower young leaders, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers to strengthen their skills, expand their impact, and drive positive change in their communities and beyond. Open Call for Hansen Leadership Institute Fellowship Program

Deadline: 15 January 2027

The Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships provide scholars at any career stage with funding to conduct in-depth research using the library’s unique collections…[more] Hansen Leadership Institute Scholarship Grant for Young Leaders

Deadline: January 15, 2027

The Hansen Leadership Institute (HLI) is now accepting applications for its 2027 scholarship program. This prestigious opportunity is designed to cultivate visionary and ethical leaders from around the world to promote peace and international cooperation…[more]

2027 Dalai Lama Fellows Program: Global Leadership Opportunity for Changemakers

Deadline: 11 November 2026

The 2027 Dalai Lama Fellows Program seeks to empower 15-20 global changemakers through a year-long leadership development journey…[more] Submit Entries for Global Leadership Challenge

Deadline: 5 November 2026

The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) 2026 invites postgraduate students and young professionals to apply for participation in a program convening 100 young leaders through an open application process…[more]

Call for Applications: Climate Democracy Accelerator Program

Deadline: 27 November 2026

The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) is a six-month training and support program offered by People Powered. It aims to empower government and civil society leaders to develop participatory programs that shape climate policy, focusing on regenerative agriculture and renewable energy…[more]

Call for Expressions of Interest: Host World Environment Day Global Observance

Deadline: 15 January 2027

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) invites Member States to submit expressions of interest to host the global observance of World Environment Day in either 2028 or 2029. This initiative provides a platform for countries to demonstrate leadership on pressing environmental issues…[more] Apply now for the 2027 Kectil Program

Deadline: 15-November-2026

The 2027 Kectil Program is a free, year-long leadership initiative for young changemakers aged 17–26 who live in developing countries. Participants receive online learning, mentorship, practical resources, project-development support, and access to an international network focused on ethical leadership, social entrepreneurship, and grassroots innovation…[more]

Ageing is Living Leadership Course: Unlocking the Potential of Population Ageing

Deadline: November 16, 2026

The Ageing is Living Leadership Course 2027 is a premier initiative designed to enhance leadership skills in healthy ageing and long-term care across the WHO European Region. Jointly developed by WHO/Europe and the Nagusi Intelligence Center of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, this course is set to take place from 28 to 30 April 2027 in Bizkaia, Spain, and is aimed at bringing together leaders to promote lifelong health and well-being…[more]

Call for Nominations: EQUALS in Tech Awards

Deadline: 7 November 2026

The EQUALS Global Partnership is inviting applications for the 2027 EQUALS in Tech Awards. These awards celebrate innovative initiatives that leverage technology to enhance digital gender equality and bridge the digital gender divide…[more]

Request for Applications: Global Fund 2026

Deadline: 1 January 2027

The Global Fund 2026 is an open call for proposals aimed at supporting synergistic initiatives by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under the Technical Support Spending framework. Offered by the Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo, this opportunity seeks to combat AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria…[more]

CFPs: John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships Program

Deadline: 2 December 2026

The John S. Knight (JSK) Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University are now accepting applications for the 2027-28 fellowship year…[more] Tomorrow’s Leaders Program Undergraduate Scholarship

Deadline: 18 November 2026

The Tomorrow’s Leaders Program, sponsored by the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), offers undergraduate scholarships and leadership training to motivated individuals from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region…[more]

Call for Entries: Southeast Asia Acumen Fellowship Program

Deadline: 6 December 2026

The Southeast Asia Acumen Fellowship is a transformative program designed for social entrepreneurs committed to scaling impactful solutions to poverty. Offered by Acumen Academy, this fellowship strengthens leadership capabilities over an 8-month journey…[more]

Apply Now: Changemakers for Youth Programme

Deadline: 9 November 2026

The Changemakers for Youth program by ChangemakerXchange, supported by the Drosos Foundation, aims to empower social entrepreneurs in selected countries by providing them with access to a global community, capacity building, and seed funding for cross-border projects…[more] LedBy Corporate Leaders Fellowship for Muslim Women in India

Deadline: Ongoing

The LedBy Corporate Leaders Fellowship is a six-month intensive leadership development program designed specifically for high-potential Indian Muslim women…[more]

RFAs: GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program (US)

Deadline: 7 January 2027

The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers an exceptional opportunity for U.S. high school seniors who exemplify leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship…[more] Open Call for Randal Foundation Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 30 November 2026

The Randal Foundation Fund is a collaborative initiative between the Randal Charitable Foundation and Forever Notts, aimed at supporting grassroots charitable organizations in Nottinghamshire…[more]

CFAs: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Grant Program (Australia)

Deadline: 5 November 2026

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