Applications Now Open for the Global Youth Summit 2025 (Fully-funded)
The Global Youth Summit 2025 is officially open for applications, offering young changemakers around the world an exceptional, fully funded opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and make a greater impact in their communities. Organized by ATKV and Global Changemakers, the summit will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 20-24, 2025.
This event will bring together passionate youth leaders for an immersive week of learning, collaboration, and innovation, creating a space for diverse ideas and visions aimed at building a better world.
The Global Youth Summit is not just an event—it is an empowering platform where young leaders from all over the globe come together to exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues. For those aged 21-28 who are already driving positive change within their communities, this summit offers the perfect chance to amplify their impact and connect with like-minded changemakers.
What’s Included in the Global Youth Summit 2025?
Selected participants will receive a fully funded experience, including:
- Round-trip airfare to Cape Town, South Africa.
- Accommodation for the duration of the summit.
- Meals throughout the event.
Why Should Young Changemakers Apply?
This summit offers more than just an opportunity to attend an event—it provides participants with the tools, skills, and connections needed to create sustainable change. Participants will gain valuable knowledge in leadership, innovation, and collaboration, with access to hands-on training and capacity-building sessions. The summit will also foster a vibrant international network, helping participants form lasting relationships with other changemakers.
Moreover, participants will have exclusive access to grant funding opportunities that can help turn their innovative ideas into tangible action, supporting their ongoing efforts to make a difference in their communities.
Application Deadlines
Applications are open to youth from all around the world, and there are two distinct application periods based on location:
- For international applicants (outside South Africa): The application period runs from April 1st to April 25th, 2025.
- For South African applicants: The application period is from May 1st to May 25th, 2025.
It is important to note that candidates who do not complete all three steps of the application process will not be considered for selection.
How to Apply
The application process for the Global Youth Summit 2025 consists of three simple steps, designed to ensure that every participant brings unique vision and passion to the summit:
- Complete the online application form with all required details.
- Submit the application before the relevant deadline.
- Await confirmation and follow-up instructions if selected.
There are two specific application portals depending on the applicant’s location:
About Global Changemakers
Global Changemakers is an international youth organization dedicated to empowering young people to lead positive change in their communities. Through skills development, capacity building, mentoring, and grant opportunities, the organization has supported over 50,000 young leaders across more than 180 countries. Global Changemakers has provided grants to over 500 youth-led projects, directly impacting over 16 million people worldwide.
In addition to organizing four Virtual Youth Summits, Global Changemakers has hosted 12 fully funded Global Youth Summits and four Regional Summits in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe. The organization is committed to equipping young leaders with the resources, networks, and skills necessary to tackle global challenges and create sustainable, positive change.
Join the Global Movement
The Global Youth Summit 2025 offers young changemakers an unparalleled opportunity to gain new skills, connect with an inspiring global network, and amplify their efforts to create meaningful change. This summit is not just an event; it is a powerful launchpad for youth-led solutions that will help shape a better future for all.
If you are a passionate young leader aged 21-28 and making a difference in your community, this summit is your chance to take your impact to the next level. Don’t miss out on this fully funded opportunity to be part of a global community of changemakers committed to building a fairer, more sustainable world.
Take the First Step Towards Change
Applications for the Global Youth Summit 2025 are open now—get started by completing your application today. This summit is your chance to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded youth leaders from across the globe. Join us in Cape Town, South Africa, for an unforgettable experience that could change the course of your personal and professional journey.
