UNITAR 2025 Global Youth Scholars Development Programme – Fully Funded Certificate Opportunity for Youth Worldwide

Are you a young changemaker passionate about sustainability and the SDGs? The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) invites applications for its prestigious Global Youth Scholars Development Programme 2025. Open to youth worldwide aged 18 to 24, this fully online, free-of-charge training will empower the next generation of global SDG evaluators.

 About the Programme

• Organizer: United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

• Programme Type: Global Youth Development

• Target Group: Students and young leaders aged 18–24

• Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

• Location: Primarily online, with optional in-person study visits

• Duration: June – December 2025, with final showcase in February 2026

UNITAR 2025 Global Youth Scholars Development Programme (Key Benefits)

• Free Programme: No tuition or participation fees

• UNITAR Certificate of Completion upon successfully finishing the programme

• Global Training: Monthly expert-led virtual sessions with UN professionals

• Recognition: Top performers will be invited to present in Geneva, Switzerland in February 2026

• International Exposure: Optional study visits to Geneva, Tokyo, Singapore, Osaka, and more (travel costs self-funded)

UNITAR 2025 Global Youth Scholars Development Programme (What You Will Learn)

• SDG monitoring and evaluation tools

• Community-based sustainability impact assessment

• Digital tools for policy evaluation

• Global networking and presentation skills

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UNITAR 2025 Global Youth Scholars Development Programme (Eligibility Criteria)

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be 18 to 24 years old by the time the program begins

• Be passionate about sustainability, the UN SDGs, or global policy

• Show leadership potential and community involvement

• Be proficient in English

• Have reliable internet access and a digital device

• Commit to completing the program and submitting a final community-based SDG evaluation report

UNITAR 2025 Global Youth Scholars Development Programme (Programme Structure)

1. Online Learning (June–December 2025)

   • Monthly training sessions on citizen-led SDG monitoring and evaluation

2. Local SDG Case Study (July–December 2025)

   • Conduct a real-world evaluation of a sustainability initiative in your community

3. Optional Study Visits (July–November 2025)

   • Attend field visits to global cities for policy dialogue and institutional tours

4. Final Report & Global Showcase (Dec 2025 – Feb 2026)

   • Selected scholars will be invited to Geneva to present their findings to UN officials and global leaders

UNITAR 2025 Global Youth Scholars Development Programme (How to Apply)

• Deadline: October 31, 2025

• Visit the [official UNITAR webpage] for full application instructions and to access the online form.

Don’t miss out on this chance to become a youth leader in sustainable development, gain UN-backed certification, and connect with a global network of changemakers.