Youth Ambassador Program Application

 

About the Program


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.


  • Application submissions open: 2 October 2023 at 12h UTC


  • Application submissions close: 20 October 2023 at 23:59 UTC


  • Program contact: Tori Irvine [fellowships@isoc.org]



Who Is Eligible to Apply?


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’s IGF Ambassador, IGF Youth Ambassador, Youth@IGF Fellow, or IGF Youth Ambassador
 

Biographical Information

 

As it appears on passport or official government identification

 

As it appears on passport or official government identification

 

As it appears on passport or official government identification

 

Preferred pronouns

 

Including country code

 
 

Street Address (with apartment or suite number)

City, State/Province, and Postcode

 

Street Address (with apartment or suite number)

City, State/Province, and Postcode

 
 
 
 
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To which gender identity do you most identify?

 

If you are differently-abled then please feel free to share about the same and also let us know how we can make the Fellowship more accommodating for you.

 
 
 
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Drop your files here
 
 

Work Experience

 

Are you presently or have you previously been involved with the Internet Society (as a Chapter Member, Special Interest Group Member, Standing Group Member, OMAC Member, and/or as an Alum)?

 
 
 
 

Are you currently working?

 
 
 

Are you currently engaged in any form of formal educational pursuits?

 

What is your current highest level of education?

 

Are you currently involved in other professional development programs?

 
 
 

Do you believe the Internet is governable?


Please explain in no more than 500 words.

 
 

Why do you wish to become a Youth Ambassador?


Please explain in no more than 500 words.

 
 

How do you plan to apply the knowledge and skills acquired from your participation in this program?


Please explain in no more than 500 words.

 
 

In the past year, have you participated in any Internet-related projects or activities that contribute and promote the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enhance people's lives, and have a positive impact on society?

 

Are you currently leading/co-leading any Internet-related project or initiative, particularly aligned with the Internet Society's mission and vision?

 

If selected, what kind of initiative would you like to develop and implement that supports the Internet Society's Action Plan?


Please explain in no more than 500 words.

 
 

Do you have any previous experience with public speaking, either in online or offline?

 

Have you ever participated in an Internet-related event?

 

In what ways do you anticipate that the Youth Ambassador Program would contribute to your career growth and development?


Please explain in no more than 500 words.

 
 

References

Please provide three (3) professional references. We would only contact references at the end of the selection process. For each, please provide contact name, contact email, and relationship.

 
 
 
 
 

Internet-Related Events

The Youth Ambassador Program provides the opportunity to travel to an Internet-related event determined for you according to your preferences, profile, and location.


If you know of an event not on our list that would be valuable to attend, please share with us using the "other" option.

 

If you went to an Internet Governance-related event, which one would you choose? Enter your first option.

 

Please enter your second event preference and think outside the box! We will consider any Internet governance-related event.

 
 

Self-Assessment

 

Are you able to commit to the full 10-month duration of the program as required?

 

Will you be able to commit around at least 4 hours per week for coursework, seminars, group work, discussions and other program activities?

 

Do you have reliable broadband Internet access for video conferencing?

 

Do you have the appropriate equipment to access the Internet during all the phases of the program?

 

Are you proficient in verbal and written Englsh?

 

Have you previously been chosen as an Internet Society's Youth Ambassador, IGF Youth Ambassador, IGF Ambassador, or Youth@IGF Fellow?

 

The Internet Society

The following questions are not required and will not be evaluated as part of the application.

 

Would you or someone you know be interested in supporting Internet Society programs, like this one?