Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellowship 2023 (up to $6,000) | APPLY NOW!

This is to inform the public about the Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellowship 2023 with a grant between $2,500 – 6,000 USD. Details about the Scholarship are given below.

Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellowship 2023

About Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellowship 2023

Cultural Survival has been advocating for Indigenous Peoples’ rights and supporting Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures, and political resilience since 1972.

Program Details

Cultural Survival’s Indigenous Youth Fellowship Project supports young Indigenous leaders between the ages of 17-28 in creating and disseminating knowledge through creative ways and critical thinking. It is an opportunity to build capacities in Indigenous rights, Indigenous languages, cultures, and Traditional Knowledge.

Fellows work to represent the voices of their communities and bring awareness of local issues to global conversations through their proposed projects while strengthening their cultural identities and leadership.

Benefit

Indigenous Youth Fellows are individuals or groups of young people willing to take action in response to the threat of irresponsible and harmful mining activities in their communities or to raise awareness about the need for more circular economies that will positively impact the livelihoods of Indigenous communities, the environment, and biological diversity.

The amount available for each fellowship is between $2,500 – 6000 USD. Proposed Fellowship projects are expected to be completed within 6-8 months and should demonstrate how they are promoting youth leadership and positive outcomes for their communities.

Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellowship Eligibility

Eligible countries and regions: Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Panama, Venezuela, United States (including US unincorporated territories of Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), Canada, Australia, DRC, Uganda, Indonesia, Sweden, Finland, Greenland, and Norway.

WHO CAN APPLY:

  • Individuals: Indigenous youth from 17-28 years old; or Collective: Group of Indigenous youth between 17-28 years old.
  • Residents of Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Panama, United States, Canada, Australia, DRC, Uganda, Venezuela, Indonesia, Sweden, Finland, Greenland, and Norway.
  • Must have access to the internet and other forms of communication to collaborate creatively with other fellows, the CS team, and to be able to participate in video conferences.
  • Past Cultural Survival Fellows are not eligible to apply.

THEMES:

  • Defense of land and territory
  • The right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent and its implementation
  • Corporate engagement and policy advocacy
  • Indigenous rights and security
  • Environmental and biodiversity protection
  • Low-impact circular economies
  • Equitable access to services and transportation
  • Community organizing

AREAS OF WORK:

Proposals for creative projects will be accepted in the following categories:

  • Advocacy: campaigns and messaging.
  • Writing: journalism, storytelling, investigative reporting, community research, articles.
  • Capacity Building: trainings and workshops, gatherings, and exchanges.
  • Media and arts: audiovisuals, photography, film, documentaries, radio, podcasts, graphic illustrations, murals, paintings.

How to Apply for the Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellowship

For those interested in Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellowship, open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 28 April 2023.

Open this link for more details about the Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellowship 2023.

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