EarthGen’s Climate Leadership Fellows brings together Washington youth to learn, collaborate, and put climate action into practice through a shared project implemented locally.
Meeting Schedule
We will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. for 15 weeks, beginning February 10th and ending May 19th. Meetings are virtual.
Eligibility
- 14-19 years old.
- Youth outside of this age range may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Available to attend weekly 1.5-hour virtual meetings.
- Able to commit to an additional 1 hr/wk implementing the action project.
- Interest in climate change, leadership, and taking action in your community.
We encourage all students who meet these requirements and are excited about the program to apply, even if you haven’t worked on climate issues before!
Program Benefits
- $500 stipend*
- Develop leadership and climate action skills.
- Learn tools for navigating climate emotions.
- Connect with and learn from peers and experts
- Receive support connecting this experience to your future interests and goals (i.e, mentorship, resume, career connections)
* Must attend 12 of 15 meetings and participate fully in the program and action project implementation to receive the stipend.
Application Timeline
- December 2, 2025: Application opens
- January 14, 2026: Deadline to apply
- We encourage applicants to fill out the form early, but will consider all responses equally.
- January 17, 2026: Invitations to interview will be sent on a rolling basis, by the 17th.
- January 30: Final decisions shared.
- February 6: Complete participation materials to secure your spot.
- February 10: Program begins.
Decision Criteria
We are interested in accepting a mix of youth already invested in climate action and those new to the work, but deeply curious and wanting to develop their skills. We aim to gather a cohort of youth spread regionally across the state.
We will be evaluating applicants based on these criteria:
- Demonstrated interest or experience in leadership, community service, or social/environmental justice.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to collaborate with other youth.
- The unique skills, interests, lived experiences, and/or perspectives you bring.
- Passion and eagerness to learn!
Have a question that isn’t listed here?
Please contact Cambry at cambry@earthgenwa.org.