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$1,000 Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge

  • Organization: Learning Planet Institute
  • Type: Competition
  • Location: Global
  • Deadline: January 7, 2027
  • Funding: Partially Funded

The Learning Planet Institute in Paris runs this global challenge for young people aged 15 to 26 who have already started a social impact project on peace and democracy, mental health and wellbeing, or environment and climate. You build a project page online and an international jury picks 60 projects for four months of free online training and mentorship. At the end, the jury names 12 ambassadors who each receive a grant of at least USD 1,000. **What you get:** - 60 shortlisted projects get free online training from March to June 2027, with mentorship, masterclasses and practical tools - Certification by the United Nations University Hub for Future of Learning with Youth (UNU FLY) - Your project featured on the Learning Planet Institute projects platform and shared with its global network of education leaders and partners - 12 projects chosen as ambassadors receive a grant of at least USD 1,000 to spend on the project, such as materials, local logistics, services or small equipment - Ambassadors are invited to international events for the following year and get tailored networking support **What you'll do:** - Register through the sign-up form, then build a project page on the Learning Planet Projects Platform and submit it for review - Write up to 1,500 words in English across five sections: introduction, problem, solution, implementation so far and next steps - If shortlisted, take part in online training and a global community of practice from March to June 2027 **Key dates:** - Submissions opened mid October 2026 - Applications close 7 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Paris time) - 60 shortlisted projects announced February 2027 - Online training and mentorship March to June 2027 - 12 ambassadors announced July 2027 **More information:** - Full FAQ from the organisers, linked from the programme page - Questions go to designchallenge@learningplanetinstitute.org - Worth checking yourself: the organisers do not say whether travel to the international events offered to ambassadors is paid for - Worth checking yourself: the FAQ says shortlisted projects need about 5 hours a month, while the registration form says about 10 hours a month from March to June 2027

Apply for $1,000 Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge

Learning Planet InstituteCompetition

$1,000 Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge

Jan 07, 2027 23:59:00 CET
Opportunity type
Competition
Funding
Partially Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
Jan 07, 2027 23:59:00 CET

About this opportunity

The Learning Planet Institute in Paris runs this global challenge for young people aged 15 to 26 who have already started a social impact project on peace and democracy, mental health and wellbeing, or environment and climate. You build a project page online and an international jury picks 60 projects for four months of free online training and mentorship. At the end, the jury names 12 ambassadors who each receive a grant of at least USD 1,000.

What you get:

  • 60 shortlisted projects get free online training from March to June 2027, with mentorship, masterclasses and practical tools
  • Certification by the United Nations University Hub for Future of Learning with Youth (UNU FLY)
  • Your project featured on the Learning Planet Institute projects platform and shared with its global network of education leaders and partners
  • 12 projects chosen as ambassadors receive a grant of at least USD 1,000 to spend on the project, such as materials, local logistics, services or small equipment
  • Ambassadors are invited to international events for the following year and get tailored networking support

What you'll do:

  • Register through the sign-up form, then build a project page on the Learning Planet Projects Platform and submit it for review
  • Write up to 1,500 words in English across five sections: introduction, problem, solution, implementation so far and next steps
  • If shortlisted, take part in online training and a global community of practice from March to June 2027

Key dates:

  • Submissions opened mid October 2026
  • Applications close 7 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Paris time)
  • 60 shortlisted projects announced February 2027
  • Online training and mentorship March to June 2027
  • 12 ambassadors announced July 2027

More information:

  • Full FAQ from the organisers, linked from the programme page
  • Questions go to designchallenge@learningplanetinstitute.org
  • Worth checking yourself: the organisers do not say whether travel to the international events offered to ambassadors is paid for
  • Worth checking yourself: the FAQ says shortlisted projects need about 5 hours a month, while the registration form says about 10 hours a month from March to June 2027

Who can apply

  • Aged 15 to 26 at the submission deadline of 7 January 2027
  • Open worldwide, with no country restriction
  • The project must be 100 percent youth-led: every founder, lead and team member must be 15 to 26 at submission (mentors and advisers can be older)
  • Individuals and teams can apply; a team registers and submits through one named representative
  • Projects must be past a pure idea, for example a prototype, a first pilot, early users or partners, plus a 6 to 12 month plan
  • One project per lead applicant, submitted in English
  • No school or organisation affiliation needed, and the project does not need to be legally registered
  • Applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian to authorise participation
  • A stable internet connection is needed for the online programme
  • No application fee

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Good to know

  • +Free to enter, worldwide, for individuals or teams aged 15 to 26
  • +60 shortlisted projects get free online training and mentorship, with certification from the United Nations University
  • +12 ambassadors each get at least USD 1,000 and invitations to international events
  • +Last edition drew 702 projects from 109 countries

Worth checking yourself

  • !Closes 7 January 2027 at 23:59 Paris time
  • !Only the 12 ambassadors receive money; the organisers do not say whether travel to the international events is covered
  • !Finalists should plan for 5 to 10 hours a month from March to June 2027
  • !Everyone on the team must be 15 to 26 on the closing date, and under-18s need a parent's consent
  • !Projects must be on peace, wellbeing or climate and submitted in English

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$1,000 Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge
Jan 07, 2027 23:59:00 CET