Fully Funded DHL Scholarship 2025 for Climate Entrepreneurship Academy at AFS Youth Assembly (USA)

Omran Aburayya
3 days ago
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If you're a young changemaker from the Americas passionate about sustainability and climate innovation, here's an opportunity to elevate your impact. Applications are now open for the fully funded DHL Scholarship to attend the Climate Entrepreneurship Academy at the 2025 AFS Youth Assembly, hosted at New York University (NYU) from August 6–10, 2025. This scholarship empowers emerging leaders to develop innovative solutions to climate challenges through immersive training, networking, and mentorship.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

Location: New York City, USA
Host Institution: New York University (NYU) Center for Global Affairs
Program Type: Non-degree professional development
Target Group: Young leaders aged 18–35 residing in the Americas
Fields of Focus: Climate change, sustainability, entrepreneurship
Coverage: Fully funded (program fees, travel stipend, accommodation, meals)
Duration: 5 days (August 6–10, 2025)
Application Deadline: May 19, 2025
Eligible to: Residents of the Americas region with valid U.S. travel documentation

🌍 Scholarship Overview

The DHL Scholarship is a collaborative initiative between AFS Intercultural Programs and DHL, the global leader in logistics. This partnership aims to empower young entrepreneurs to tackle climate change through innovative solutions. The scholarship provides full funding for participation in the Climate Entrepreneurship Academy, part of the AFS Youth Assembly 2025. The Academy is designed to equip delegates with practical knowledge and strategies for founding, financing, and sustainably growing climate-focused startups. Participants will engage in a collaborative environment, teaming up with peers and industry mentors to turn ideas into impactful ventures.

🧭 AFS Youth Assembly Structure & Activities

Hosted by NYU’s Center for Global Affairs, the Climate Entrepreneurship Academy offers a comprehensive program that includes:

Keynote Talks & Interactive Sessions: Insights from trailblazers and influencers in the field.
Thematic Discussions: Panels with experts and leaders on various topics.
Skill-Building Workshops: Practical sessions to develop entrepreneurial skills.
Certificates: NYU Certificate and the AFS Global Competence Certificate Program (virtual).
Awards and Recognitions: Opportunity to pitch for the $10,000 AFS Award for Young Global Citizens.
Networking: Connect with young leaders from around the world.
Special Events: Evening dinner cruise in NY Harbor and CultureFest.

🕵🏻 The theme of the 2025 AFS Youth Assembly is “Defying Adversity: Empowering Young Global Citizens to Lead,” emphasizing resilience and leadership in global challenges.

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

The DHL Scholarship covers:

Program Registration Fees: Full access to the Climate Entrepreneurship Academy and AFS Youth Assembly.
Travel Stipend: Reimbursement for transportation costs to and from New York City.
Accommodation: 5 nights in a double room at a hotel in New York City, with daily breakfast.
Meals: Evening dinner cruise in NY Harbor with fellow delegates.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be aged 18–35 at the time of the program start date.
Reside in the Americas region (North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean).
Have never attended the AFS Youth Assembly before.
Demonstrate a passion for sustainability and active engagement in their communities.
Be able to participate in program sessions conducted in English.
Hold a U.S. passport, a passport that does not require a visa for entry into the United States, or a valid U.S. visa.

📝 Application Procedure

To apply:

Visit the official DHL Scholarship application page.
Complete the online application form, providing personal information and responses to essay questions.
Submit required documents, which may include:
- Resume/CV
- Proof of residency in the Americas region
- Copy of valid U.S. visa or passport (if applicable)
- Letters of recommendation (if required)