Call for Melton Foundation Global Solvers Accelerator Cohort 2026 is open now!!!
The Global Solvers Accelerator is a dynamic 8-month experiential learning program designed for emerging social impact leaders who are actively driving community-based projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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The program unites local solutions with global potential and creates a collaborative environment for emerging change agents to unleash their full transformative potential. It will take place online from March to December 2026 and includes an in-person Global Solvers Co-Lab in Accra (Ghana) from 19 to 26 July 2026 (tentative dates)—fully funded for actively engaged participants. Only 20 social impact leaders will be chosen from hundreds of applicants worldwide.
The participants will engage in purposefully designed module topics and project assignments to develop their leadership capacity and amplify their social impact projects. They will engage in eight interconnected monthly modules that explore themes such as collective leadership, strategic visibility, systems thinking, and decolonial innovation. Each module follows a structured flow—beginning with thematic framing and resource sharing, followed by team meet-ups, project work, peer exchange, and consolidation.
The program seeks participants who bring an open, curious, and reflective mindset, specifically individuals who are eager to learn, share insights from their work, and embrace diverse perspectives. They are required to invest approximately four hours per week throughout the eight-month program.
The applicants who want to apply for the scholarship (covering up to 80% of the $800 program fee) must request it during the application by submitting a personal statement outlining the need for support and an endorsement letter from a trustworthy reference.
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Additionally, participants are required to pay a program fee of $800 USD within one month of acceptance. However, the program offers need-based scholarships that can cover up to 80% of the fee to help participants with financial barriers.
It is a Melton Foundation signature program; the Global Solvers Accelerator offers a pathway to the lifelong Melton Fellowship. Upon successful completion, participants become part of this vibrant global community of changemakers, extending their impact well beyond the program itself.
Benefits
- Capacity Building: Develop leadership and collaboration skills.
- Furthering Impact: Expand and amplify your project’s reach and scope.
- Global Support Community: Connect with changemakers across the world.
- Co-Lab (In-Person Meet-Up): Engage in a week of deep collaboration face-to-face.
- Global Solvers Accelerator Fund: Receive seed funding for innovative solutions.
- Melton Fellowship: Continued engagement and lifelong access to global citizenship opportunities.
Eligibilities
- Age: The ideal age of the participants would be 20–35 years.
- Experience: Proven track record of social impact; actively leading a local project with leverage for change.
- Qualities: Curious, open-minded, forward-thinking, committed team player.
- Aspirations: Desire to connect globally, transform society, and contribute to the SDGs.
- Mindset: Willingness to learn and spirit of sharing.
Application Process
- To apply for the Global Solvers Accelerator program, applicants must upload a document containing answers to the application questions in the online application form available at the “apply link” below.
- The form should cover personal details, education, reflections, and detailed information about the social impact project the applicant intends to bring to the program.
- All questions must be answered in English, and applicants are strongly advised against using AI tools to generate or draft the application.
- They also need to record and upload a 2-minute video, which must be shared via an operational link (e.g., via Drive or YouTube) that remains active until at least 1 March 2026.
- After submission, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 120-minute virtual assessment center, scheduled for 31 January 2026.
Application Deadline: December 2, 2025
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