Deadline:
October 08, 2025
Location(s)
Online United Kingdom
Overview
Details
In commemoration of what would have been Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday in April 2026, the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) has launched a special initiative to recognise 100 inspirational Young Leaders from across the Commonwealth. Building on the legacy of the Queen's Young Leaders programme, this new award will celebrate exceptional individuals from diverse regions, representing QECT’s five key focus areas: education and employability, environment, food and agriculture, health, and inclusion. This initiative aims to elevate the profiles of these Young Leaders globally, empowering them to further amplify their social impact within their communities, countries, and regions.
Building on the inspiration of the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards, this new initiative will recognise 100 exceptional changemakers from across the 56 Commonwealth countries who are driving positive change in their communities. These Awards mark what would have been Her Majesty’s 100th birthday in April 2026, honouring her dedication to youth leadership, service, and innovation.
Applications are now open until 8th October 2025. We encourage all young leaders who are making an impact – whether through education and employability, environment, health, food and agriculture, and inclusion – to step forward and apply for this prestigious recognition.
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Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility
To be eligible for The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust’s 100 Young Leaders Awards, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
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- Age: 18 to 35 years old at the time of application (born between April 1990 and April 2008).
- Leadership Role: Must be the founder, co-founder, or in a key leadership position of a social impact initiative.
- Citizenship/Residency: Must be a citizen or permanent resident of at-least one of the 56 Commonwealth countries.
- Track Record: Demonstrate measurable community or global impact for a minimum of 12 months.
- Ethical Standing: The initiative must operate legally, transparently, and in accordance with the values of QECT.
- Language: Applications must be submitted in English.
Dates
Deadline: October 08, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
What do young awardees receive
The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust’s 100 Young Leaders Awards seeks to enhance the global visibility of emerging leaders, enabling them to expand their societal contributions while fostering sustainable development within their respective communities. The awardees will receive:
- Award Recognition: Winners will receive their award at the official awards ceremony.
- Microgrant: A chance to apply for a microgrant to scale their high-impact projects or organisations.
- Capacity Building: Tailored capacity-building and mentorship to strengthen leadership and organisational growth.
- Global Platform: Global recognition for awardees through widespread media coverage, marking an important milestone in QECT's history.
- Networking: Opportunities to connect with funders, partners, and field experts through virtual and/or in-person events.
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- Align your company/organization with a prestigious global initiative, empowering young leaders and championing social impact on an international stage.
- Enhance your brand’s global visibility
- Engage with the next generation of changemakers
- Demonstrate leadership in corporate social responsibility
- Let’s create lasting change together.
- We are open to discuss this initiative with you and develop the best possible way to partner. Please feel free to email our team by clicking on partner with us.
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