UNESCO SDG 4 Youth & Student Network – 2026–2027 Cohort
Join a global network of youth champions advocating for Quality Education and Sustainable Development Goal 4.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: UNESCO
- Opportunity Type: Volunteer-based advocacy and leadership
- Duration: January 2026 – December 2027
- Deadline: 10 July 2025
- Eligibility: Open globally to youth aged 16–30
🌍 About the Opportunity
The UNESCO SDG 4 Youth & Student Network offers a dynamic platform for young leaders to advocate for inclusive, equitable, and quality education globally. Members actively engage in policy dialogues, thematic working groups, and global forums, representing youth voices in advancing education goals.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 16–30 at the time of application
- Active members of youth/student NGOs focused on education
- Proven engagement in SDG 4 initiatives
- No conflict of interest with government or for-profit roles
🎁 Program Benefits
- Opportunity to shape global education policy
- Build international advocacy and leadership skills
- Collaborate with youth leaders across diverse regions
- Gain recognition as an SDG 4 youth champion
📝 How to Apply
- Complete the application form by **10 July 2025**.
- Ensure your NGO affiliation and SDG 4 contributions are well-documented.
- Applications will be reviewed by a UNESCO panel in **July–August 2025**.
- Notifications will be sent by **September 2025**.
- Prepare for the transition phase in **October–December 2025**.
📅 Program Timeline
- Application Window: 1 May – 10 July 2025
- Review Panel: July–August 2025
- Notifications: September 2025
- Transition Period: October–December 2025
- Full Term: January 2026 – December 2027
🌟 Be a Global Advocate for Quality Education!
Join the UNESCO SDG 4 Youth & Student Network and help shape the future of education worldwide.
Apply NowQuestions? Reach us at sdg4youth@unesco.org.
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Source: unesco.org
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