Make What Matters Student Changemaker Programme
- Organization: World Studios and Ashoka
- Type: Other
- Location: Global
- Deadline: November 3, 2026
- Funding: No Funding
Make What Matters is a global programme run by World Studios and Ashoka for university students who have an idea they want to make real in service of a better world. Over six months you investigate a challenge, build a first version with a small team and test it, with a coach and a peer group of students from universities around the world. No experience is needed, and you can register alone or with teammates. **What you get:** - A coach and a regional peer group who meet with you online twice a month from November 2026 to May 2027 - A structured method for tackling a real challenge, from first idea to working prototype - Hands-on support from the World Studios and Ashoka teams - A finished prototype and project for your portfolio and CV - Eligibility for the Make What Matters Challenge, with prizes totalling $50,000 - Membership of a global community of students across university campuses **What you'll do:** - Lead your own project in a team of 2 to 6; if you register alone you are matched with peers who share your interests - Join a virtual welcome event in early November 2026 - Take part in an hour-long check-in with your coach and peer group twice a month, and put in roughly 2 to 5 hours of project work between sessions - Submit a completed final project in May 2027 **Key dates:** - Registration opened 15 September 2026 - Registration closes 3 November 2026 - Virtual launch event: November 2026 - Coach and peer check-ins: November 2026 to May 2027 - Make What Matters Challenge: February to March 2027 - Final project due: May 2027 - Challenge judging panel: June 2027 - Challenge winners announced: August 2027 **More information:** - Open online question sessions with the World Studios and Ashoka teams run on 29 September, 8 October and 12 October 2026; times and links are on the programme page - Questions: makewhatmatters@world-studios.org
