Call for Internet Society’s Youth Ambassador Program 2026 is open now !!!
The Internet is a place of possibility and opportunity. It is where they collaborate and innovate for a better world. Where they share hopes and strengthen their bonds. It is where people work, learn, and make progress. It is a global charitable organization empowering people to keep the Internet a force for good: open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy.
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Each year, the Internet Society chooses fifteen young, passionate people to participate in their Youth Ambassador Program, equipping the next generation of Internet leaders to collaborate and innovate for a better world.
As a Youth Ambassador, you are equipped with knowledge and skills to influence policies that defend the Internet while innovating for a better world. You will also have the opportunity to attend an event especially selected for you according to your preferences, profile, and location.
There is an annual selection process, with applications for each intake opening in the fall. There are two phases to the selection process.
1. Online Application
A selection committee reviews all the applications without identifying demographic information attached to select the best candidates to move to the next round. The selection committee composed of Internet Society staff, alumni and Chapter/Special Interest Group/Standing Group leaders, scores candidates on their alignment with Internet Society’s mission and vision, as well as the work they’ve done building, promoting, and defending an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet.
2. Online Internet Governance Course
The highest scoring applicants take an online course on Internet Governance. All participants will be divided into three classes, each with a dedicated tutor to facilitate the learning process. The 15 top-rated students are chosen for this program.
The Internet Society supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people’s lives, and a force for good in society. Their work aligns with their goals for the Internet to be open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. They seek collaboration with all who share these goals. They focus on:
- Building and supporting the communities that make the Internet work
- Advancing the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards
- Advocating for policy that is consistent with our view of the Internet
Benefits
This program brings the opportunity to:
- Join a network of knowledgeable Internet leaders who continue to develop their skills and competencies, actively support Internet Society’s mission, and advocate for protecting the Internet.
- Deepen your subject expertise through specific Internet governance online training.
- Broaden your advocacy, communications, project management, and leadership skills.
- Attend a significant Internet event especially selected for you according to your preferences, profile and location.
- Engage and collaborate with key Internet stakeholders around the world.
- Be mentored by key Internet leaders and experts.
- Develop the skills and connections needed to make more of an impact in your local community (and beyond!).
Benefit from sharing networks, learning from each other’s approaches, working together, and forging relationships that will significantly enhance your impact as future Internet leaders in your community, country, and region.
Eligibilities
All applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 18-30 at the date of the submitted application
- Have a high level of reading, speaking and writing skills in English
- Be comfortable with public speaking and communicating positions
- Have continuous access to the Internet during all the phases of the program as well as the appropriate equipment
- Be able to dedicate a minimum of 4 hours per week during the 12-month program duration
- Have the availability to take part in weekly meetings and webinars, usually between 11h and 16h UTC
- Be able to travel and hold a valid passport
- Not have been previously selected as an Internet Society’s IGF Ambassador, IGF Youth Ambassador, Youth@IGF Fellow, or Youth Ambassador
Application Process
The applicants can apply for the program from the apply now link
Application Deadline: December 2, 2025 (7 Days Remaining)
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