UN Internship in Tokyo (With Stipend) Deadline in Days
Most people miss UN opportunities like this
because they show up late.
This one is still open but not for long.
Hereās what you need to know š
Opportunity: United Nations University Junior Fellows Internship
Location: Tokyo, Japan (On-site with some flexibility)
Duration: ~6 months
Start: September 2026
Stipend: Monthly (covers part of living costs)
Access: 100% FREE to apply (no application fee)
Eligibility: Open globally (you can apply from any country)
Who can apply
Postgraduate students (Masterās/PhD) or recent graduates (within 2 years)
Age: 32 or below
Less than 5 years of relevant work experience
Strong English + research/writing skills
What youāll gain
Work directly with a UN institution
Hands-on experience in research, policy, and global development
Exposure to international conferences, events, and UN networks
Strong boost for careers in international organizations
Why this matters
UN-level experience is extremely competitive ā
but many eligible candidates never apply.
Not because they canāt.
Because they donāt know.
Urgency
š Deadline: 8 May 2026 (Japan time)
Applications close completely after this.
Action
Comment āUNā and Iāll send you the official link + application steps.
Learn more about it here: https://careers.unu.edu/o/junior-fellows-internship-fall2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawRf34pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4T2x3U1dmeTkxS1liUVBMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlgOByK4pf-L1fiLVTt4ERZSz5MEqjfbxQ2cQKhYT_gG4IwhW0rDlXXkiYyA_aem_tzAf7TNH-zjKRgrj1sg3og
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Monthly Opportunities for Young Changemakers & Youth Leaders
Weāve curated 4 massive opportunities for changemakers. We are sending the application links directly to your DMs!
Opportunity: MIT Solveās 10th Anniversary Global Challenge seeks to spotlight and accelerate ten standout solutions that are ready for a meaningful next chapter of scale.
Eligibility: Orgs from around the world.
Deadline: May 21, 2026
Apply: https://bit.ly/4sndYvY
Opportunity: Ford Philanthropy Fellowship, powered by the Watson Institute is a fully funded fellowship offering entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and resources for community-focused leaders working to build resilient, thriving communities.
Eligibility: Local entrepreneurs and community leaders (18+) with 1ā5 years of experience running an impact-driven venture (under 10 team members) in select countries (including Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Germany, Thailand, and Vietnam), who can commit to the full program.
Deadline: Priority deadline: August 15, 2026.
Apply: https://bit.ly/4d6CU5m
Opportunity: The Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature is a global award that recognizes and funds outstanding women researchers advancing technology for positive social and environmental impact, with significant financial support and global visibility.
Eligibility: Women (including trans, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals) who are early- to mid-career researchers working in technology-related fields (science, engineering, mathematics) and affiliated with a university, research institute, or spinout.
Deadline: June 5, 2026 (for the 2027 award cycle)
Apply: https://bit.ly/4evsqPr
Opportunity: The Watson Institute Western Union Global Fellowship 2026 is a 16-week fellowship supporting entrepreneurs building solutions for refugees, migrants, and underserved communities through mentorship, training, and networking.
Eligibility: Global entrepreneurs and social innovators supporting displaced or marginalized communities.
Deadline: June 28, 2026
Apply: https://bit.ly/4tsZeMJ
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šÆšµ Study in Japan for FREE Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2027 is now open for Indian students.
The Embassy of Japan in India has announced the fully funded College of Technology (KOSEN) Scholarship for 2027.
Selected students will receive:
⢠Full tuition fee waiver
⢠Monthly stipend of 117,000 Yen (~ā¹68,800)
⢠Round-trip airfare to Japan
⢠Japanese language training
⢠Opportunity to study engineering & technology in Japan for 4 years.
š Fields Available:
⢠Mechanical Engineering
⢠Electrical & Electronic Engineering
⢠Information & Network Engineering
⢠Architecture
⢠Civil Engineering
⢠Maritime Engineering
⢠Materials Engineering
⢠Other technology-related fields.
ā Eligibility:
⢠Indian students born on or after April 2, 2002
⢠Minimum 65% marks in Grade 10
⢠Interest in technology/engineering studies
⢠Japanese language proficiency preferred.
š Application Deadline: 25 May 2026
š Written Test: 27 June 2026
š¤ Interview: 29 June 2026 (Online)
This is one of the best fully funded government scholarships for students who want international education without financial barriers.
Official Details:
https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/Education/Technology_Student.html
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A full scholarship to study a master's degree in medicine online at the 34th-ranked university in the world!
The University of Edinburgh in the UK is offering Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarships to those wishing to study an online master's degree.
These scholarships are available to study the MSc Surgical Sciences master's degree online.
Scholarship opportunity: Scholarship recipients will be fully exempted from paying the contract fee (tuition fee).
Applications are accepted until May 29, 2026.
Official Website: /student-funding/postgraduate/e-learning/surgery-online
ā¬11,000 Global Photography Competition 2026 Now Open (Free Entry)
Photographers from around the world are being invited to submit images that answer one powerful question:
āWhat does peace look like?ā
And yes it is completely free to enter.
Hereās what you need to know š
Opportunity: Global Peace Photo Award 2026
Open to photographers worldwide.
Funding & Prizes:
Total prizes worth ā¬11,000
⢠Peace Image of the Year ā ā¬7,000
⢠3 Story Category Winners ā ā¬1,000 each
⢠Single Image Winner ā ā¬1,000
⢠Childrenās Peace Image of the Year ā ā¬1,000
Deadline: 24 May 2026
Access: 100% free to apply
Who can apply
Professional photographers
Amateur photographers
Young photographers worldwide
There is also a separate category for children aged 14 or younger.
What winners receive
Cash prizes
Alfred Fried Peace Medal
Invitation to the award ceremony in Vienna, Austria
Travel + accommodation covered
International exhibition exposure
Selected images may also be showcased globally through exhibitions and media platforms.
Theme:
Your photo should capture:
Peace
Humanity
Hope
Compassion
Coexistence
Human efforts toward a peaceful world.
Why this matters
Most photography contests only offer exposure.
This one offers:
Global recognition + prize money + international exhibitions + fully funded travel opportunities.
Past winners have come from countries including:
Iran
Germany
Spain
USA
India
So this is genuinely global.
Important
No application fee is required.
The competition is officially free and open internationally.
Learn more about it here: /
Last-minute submissions usually perform poorly.
Strong storytelling and selection take time.
Action
Comment āPEACE PHOTOā and Iāll send you the official submission link + categories guide.
Save this and share it with photographers, visual storytellers, and creators.
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š Opportunities donāt always come loudly⦠sometimes they come as one video that changes your future.
The Rustic Pathways Climate Leaders Fellowship is a 12-week global opportunity where you can connect with students worldwide, learn from mentors, collaborate on climate-related ideas, and grow your leadership skills. āØ
š” What this fellowship covers:
⢠Global community & networking
⢠Mentorship opportunities
⢠Leadership development
⢠Climate action projects
⢠Collaboration with students around the world
š Next cohort starts in October
šø Low-cost / affordable participation
Interested? Drop a comment and Iāll send you the application link š¤
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šØ Most artists never hear about opportunities like this.
Not because they lack talent
but because fellowships like these rarely reach the right people.
Hereās one currently open š
The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) has opened applications for the:
š Uprising / Art Rising ā Feminist Artivism Fellowship 2026
This fellowship supports artists working at the intersection of:
art + activism + social justice.
Selected fellows will collaborate with feminist movements, grassroots organisations, and regional advocates across Asia-Pacific. ([Opportunities for Youth][1])
š° What selected fellows receive:
⢠USD $3,000 production support
⢠Mentorship & political education sessions
⢠Collaboration with activists and grassroots organisations
⢠Regional exposure & networking
⢠Opportunity to showcase work in Bangkok, Thailand
⢠International travel opportunity included ([Opportunities for Youth][1])
š Fellowship Duration:
June 2026 ā November 2026 ([Opportunities for Youth][1])
š Eligible Art Fields:
⢠Visual arts
⢠Theatre
⢠Film & video
⢠Digital arts
⢠Interdisciplinary arts
ā Who can apply?
⢠Artists from Asia & the Pacific
⢠Individual and team applications accepted
⢠Applicants interested in feminist, social justice, or grassroots issues
⢠Must be able to travel internationally if selected ([Opportunities for Youth][1])
š± Themes include:
⢠Climate justice
⢠Labour & migration
⢠Food sovereignty
⢠Economic inequality
⢠Peace & justice
⢠Feminist trade justice
ā ļø Important:
No application fee was mentioned in the official call, and the fellowship appears free to apply. ([Opportunities for Youth][1])
š Deadline: 28 May 2026
Only 5 fellows are expected to be selected. ([Opportunities for Youth][1])
š Official Fellowship Page:
/uprising-art-rising-feminist-artivism-fellowship/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
š¬ Comment āARTā and our team will send the official application link directly to your inbox.
#ArtFellowship #Artists #FeministArt #Artivism #climatejustice
Most global youth events are just webinars.
This one happens inside the World Bank headquarters.
The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2026 is returning for its 13th edition, bringing together young leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the world.
And the best part:
you can join in-person in Washington, D.C. or virtually from anywhere.
š Event dates
11ā12 June 2026
š Location
World Bank Headquarters, Washington D.C. + Global Virtual Participation.
This yearās theme:
āFutureWorks: Designing Jobs for the Digital Ageā
The summit focuses on three key areas shaping the future of work:
⢠Education and Skills
⢠Entrepreneurship
⢠Agriculture
Participants will explore how technology innovation, development finance, and solutions from fragile settings can create new job opportunities for the next generation.
Who can participate:
⢠Young people aged 18ā35
⢠Students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators
⢠Open to participants from all countries.
Why this summit matters:
Over the next 10ā15 years, around 1.2 billion young people in emerging markets will enter the workforce, but only 400 million jobs are expected to be created.
This event brings youth together with global policymakers, development experts, and institutions to design solutions for that gap.
Opportunities at the summit include:
⢠Global networking with youth leaders
⢠Learning from development experts
⢠Participating in youth discussions and innovation sessions
⢠Exposure to global development careers
š¢ Important update
Applications to participate have not opened yet and the registration deadline will be announced soon.
If you want to attend or participate in the pitch competition, keep an eye on the official page.
š Learn more:
/en/events/2026/06/11/youth-summit-2026-future-works-designing-jobs-for-the-digital-age
If applications open, would you attend virtually or in Washington D.C.?
#YouthOpportunities #WorldBank #FutureOfWork #YouthLeadership #GlobalDevelopment
JASNA Essay Contest: An essay competition for high school, college/lyceum students and students of all levels!
This competition is dedicated to the work of the writer Jane Austen and is held in the following 3 categories:
ā High school students, college/lyceum students
ā Undergraduate students
ā Master's and doctoral students
Essays must be written in English.
Awards
3 winners (9 in total) in each category will be awarded as follows:
ā 1st place: $1,000.
ā 2nd place: $500.
ā 3rd place: $250.
ā 1-year free subscription to the JASNA system (for all winners).
ā All winners will receive a collection of Jane Austen novels.
ā 1st place winners will have the opportunity to attend the JASNA annual meeting in the USA for free. Accommodation expenses will be covered.
Essays will be accepted until June 1, 2026.
Official Website: /programs/essay-contest/
AI builders, nonprofits & public sector teams (USA): Access up to $2M through the Public Benefit Innovation Fund (deadline: May 15, 2026).
š About the opportunity
The Public Benefit Innovation Fund (PBIF), a program of the Center for Civic Futures, is investing in AI-enabled projects that strengthen public benefit delivery across the United States. The fund supports applied research and real-world experimentation using emerging technologies to improve how government delivers benefits and social services.
š° Funding
⢠Total funding pool: Up to $10 million
⢠Awards range from $150,000 to $2 million
⢠Up to 15 projects will be funded.
šÆ Funding tracks
⢠Early Concepts: Up to $500K for prototype-stage R&D and controlled testing
⢠Pilot Projects: $500Kā$2M for real-world testing and validation at scale.
šÆ What they fund
⢠AI-enabled public benefits modernization
⢠Caseworker support and backend process automation
⢠Data systems connecting people to services
⢠Government tech infrastructure modernization
⢠Responsible experimentation using LLMs, RAG, agentic AI, predictive analytics, and more.
š Priority areas
⢠Improve backend processes so caseworkers focus on people, not admin
⢠Use data effectively to connect people to services
⢠Modernize tech infrastructure for future-ready public systems.
šÆ Who should apply
⢠Early-stage teams and startups
⢠Nonprofits and for-profits
⢠Academic institutions
⢠State and county government agencies
⢠Organizations working on U.S.-focused public benefit delivery solutions.
š Eligible regions
United States (projects must solve U.S. public benefits challenges).
š Key details
⢠Round 1 concept note deadline: May 15, 2026 (11:59 PM PT)
⢠Round 2 deadline (finalists): July 24, 2026
⢠Final awards selected: August 2026
⢠Public announcement: September 2026
Apply: https://lnkd.in/e4xafpmP
A global UN award recognizing changemakers.
Most people assume these are only for big organizations.
Theyāre not.
Hereās the opportunity:
Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards 2026 a global recognition program by the UN SDG Action Campaign (hosted by UNDP).
What you get:
Global recognition by the United Nations
Invitation to the Awards Ceremony in Rome, Italy
Coaching and capacity-building program
Global exposure via UN WebTV and media
Network of top changemakers worldwide.
Award categories:
Changemaker Award ā Individuals creating real impact
Creativity Award ā Initiatives using innovation/art for change
Resilience Award ā Initiatives tackling climate, conflict, inequality.
Who can apply:
Individuals (self-nomination allowed)
Initiatives / organizations / community projects
Changemakers working on SDGs (social impact, climate, equality, etc.)
Open to applicants from all countries.
Why this matters:
This is one of the UNās flagship recognition platforms
Winners gain global visibility + credibility
Can open doors to funding, partnerships, and scaling impact.
Deadline:
17 May 2026
Late applications are not accepted
If youāre building impact, this is a global stage worth applying for.
Comment āUNā and weāll send you the application link.
Save this so you donāt miss the deadline.
Share with a changemaker who should be recognized.
Application Link: /
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