Are you a motivated citizen and interested in bringing a positive change in your community? Your actions can support and bring change. Apply for the UPG Sustainability Leadership Program 2024, USA. This is a Fully funded exchange program in the USA open to participants aged 18 to 35 years from all around the world. UPG Program includes 1 week fully funded trip to the United States.
The aim of the UPG is to support positive citizen leadership skills in the area of sustainability. It is a movement that encourages all other citizens to take positive action in their communities. UPG will select 500 Participants for the online training. 60 Participants will be chosen from the online training for the 1-week full trip to Hurricane Island, United States. More details about the UPG Sustainability Leadership Program 2024 are given below.
Details About UPG Sustainability Leadership Program 2024, USA (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: USA
- Location: Hurricane Island
- Traveling Dates: July 2024
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 31st December 2023
UPG Focus Areas
UPG believes that sustainability includes BOTH the usual “green” issues such as planting trees, recycling waste, managing energy, and protecting the oceans AND other issues that have been central to our societies for a long time such as education, health, jobs, gender equality, sustainable consumption, sustainable production and more.
For those who are familiar with it, UPG uses the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a guide.
Benefits
- UPG will select 500 participants for the online training.
- 60 Participants will be selected for the one-week trip to the USA where they will continue learning at the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership.
- Make connections with young leaders from all over the world.
Financial Benefits
The UPG will cover the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Subsistence
- Local Transportation
- International flights (Round flight from participant’s hometown to the United States)
Eligibility Criteria
- The age of the participant should be 18-35 years old.
- Candidate must be motivated and creative thinkers
- Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to submit an application.
- Both male and female participants can apply.
- All applicants must have a strong command of the English language.
UPG Application Requirements
You need to upload these in your online application:
- A picture of you.
- Submit a maximum 2-minute video of yourself answering the question in the application form or talking about yourself to prove your English proficiency.
- Submit the video by attaching a link to it in the application
How to Apply for the UPG Sustainability Leadership Program 2024?
Applications must be submitted online. The Link to the official website is given below from where you can read more information about the Program.